Delhi-NCR earthquake today: Tremors reported on October 6, but epicentre and magnitude unconfirmed

Did an earthquake hit Delhi-NCR today? People in Delhi and Gurugram reported feeling a brief jolt at about 10:24 pm on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. As of a check shortly before 10:45 pm IST, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) had not listed an earthquake matching those reports. The reports of shaking are real accounts from residents, but the cause, epicentre and magnitude have not yet been independently confirmed.

What is known about the Delhi-NCR tremors?

Several residents described feeling movement on Tuesday night; others said they noticed nothing. That difference does not, by itself, establish where a quake occurred or how strong it was. How shaking feels can vary by location, building and floor.

One online suggestion placed a magnitude-4.4 earthquake in Uttarakhand. That figure and location were not confirmed in the NCS record available at the time of this check and should not be treated as the official explanation for the Delhi-NCR reports.

The NCS list showed earthquakes elsewhere on October 6, including events in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Tibet and Afghanistan. None of the entries available at the time corresponded to the reported 10:24 pm shaking in Delhi-NCR. An event recorded in another region earlier in the day should not be assumed to have caused tremors in the capital.

Was the epicentre in Delhi?

That is not yet known. Feeling tremors in Delhi does not mean an earthquake began beneath the city: shaking from an event elsewhere can reach the National Capital Region. Conversely, the absence of a matching entry in an initial check is not proof that no earthquake occurred. Readers should wait for a confirmed seismic record before relying on a magnitude or epicentre circulating online.

Delhi is in seismic Zone IV, a designation reflecting significant earthquake hazard. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority notes that the city can be affected both by nearby earthquakes and by large events in the Himalayan region. The zone designation describes a long-term hazard; it does not predict that tonight’s reports signal a larger earthquake.

What should you do if shaking starts again?

If you are indoors when shaking begins, drop to the ground, take cover under sturdy furniture and hold on until it stops. Stay away from windows and objects that could fall. Do not rush down stairs or use a lift while the ground is shaking. Once it stops, check your surroundings and leave carefully if the building appears damaged or authorities direct you to evacuate.

If you are outside, move away from buildings, walls, trees and power lines. Do not enter a visibly damaged structure. For confirmation of any earthquake reported in Delhi-NCR, check subsequent NCS updates rather than relying on an unverified magnitude shared on social media.