An Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 on the Richter Scale hit Jhajjar, Haryana, at about 9:04 am IST.

Strong tremors were felt in Delhi and other parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) as an earthquake struck in Haryana’s Jhajjar district.

The estimated magnitude of the quake was around 4.4 on the Richter scale, which measures the magnitude of earthquakes. According to the National Institute of Seismology, the earthquake’s depth was 10 km.

In several areas of Delhi, residents left their homes after fans and other household items swayed after the quake struck at 9.04 am.

The tremors were also felt in office areas in Noida and Gurugram, as computer systems shook and some professionals stepped out of their offices.