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Why Delhi Felt a big jolt from a 4.2 magnitude earthquake
7 minutes Posted Feb 17, 2025 at 6:54 am.
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A 4.2 magnitude earthquake shook Delhi-NCR on February 17, but why did it feel so intense? We break down the science behind shallow quakes, what caused this tremor, and whether Delhi is prepared for bigger ones.