Day 11
Geography & BiodiversitySkim2025-07-10
Jhajjar Earthquake Highlights NCR Seismic Vulnerability
What Happened
A 4.4 magnitude shallow earthquake struck Jhajjar, Haryana, on July 10, 2025, sending tremors across Delhi-NCR. The seismic activity was caused by structural shifts along the Delhi-Haridwar Ridge and the Mahendragarh-Dehradun subsurface faults.
Why It Matters
The event reinforces the high seismic vulnerability of India's Zone IV, highlighting the urgent need for earthquake-resistant infrastructure in the densely populated National Capital Region.
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