New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged residents of Delhi and surrounding areas to stay calm and follow safety protocols after a 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck Delhi and its adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) areas early in the morning.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister also advised everyone to remain alert for potential aftershocks.

"Tremors were felt in Delhi and nearby areas. Urging everyone to stay calm and follow safety precautions, staying alert for possible aftershocks. Authorities are keeping a close watch on the situation," PM Modi said.

An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale hit Delhi-NCR early Monday at a depth of 5 km, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

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