From Quake To Laughter: Delhi-NCR's Earthquake Tremors Spark Meme Frenzy Online
According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake struck Jhajjar at 7:49 pm at a depth of 10 kilometers.
Earlier, an earthquake of magnitude 4.4 jolted Jhajjhar district in Haryana on Thursday morning. Strong tremors were also felt in Delhi and the adjoining areas. As per NCS, the earthquake struck Jhajjar at 9:04 am at a depth of 10 kilometers.
Internet's Memes On Earthquake
#earthquake in Delhi NCR. pic.twitter.com/05OymQuFEk — जय बिहार (@s_81023) July 11, 2025
Earthquake Aaya Pata Kaise Chalega #Delhi#earthquake
Other : Indian : pic.twitter.com/HFL8UIypT6 — The Engineer (@the_engineereer) July 11, 2025
भगवान जी क्यों धरती डुला रहे हो #earthquake pic.twitter.com/62pHita7Fe — Ritu Rathi (@riturathi_1995) July 11, 2025
Earthquake tremors felt again in Delhi today.#earthquake #Delhi pic.twitter.com/KRWGECpkNB — अज्ञातबंधु (@Agayatbandhu711) July 11, 2025
As per ANI, Delhi is classified as Seismic Zone IV, according to the Delhi Disaster Management Authority. This zone is categorized as a "High Damage Risk Zone" and indicates a high potential for earthquakes of moderate to high intensity.
Residents React To Quake Tremors
Speaking to ANI, Arjun, a Delhi local who felt earthquake tremors a few minutes ago, said, "I felt earthquake tremors. I don't fear death, but we can't do much in case of natural disasters. We can only take precautions."
A local from Jhajjar, which was the epicentre of the earthquake on Friday, who felt earthquake tremors, said, "The people seem to be scared. The epicentre was also said to be Jhajjar... Today, too, we felt the tremors. We will pray to God to bless us..."
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