India, Feb. 17 -- A strong earthquake hit Delhi-NCR in the early hours of Monday, triggering panic among residents. Locals described the experience as unprecedented, with many fearing their buildings would collapse.

A Noida resident recalled the scary moment adding that people in his society were seen rushing out of their homes in sheer panic.

"At 5:35 am, the whole building was shaking. Our whole family ran outside the home, everyone was scared. I have never felt such strong tremors of an earthquake. We are all safe," he told ANI.

Anil Kumar, a resident of Sita Ram Bazar, told PTI he had never experienced such tremors before.

Delhi-NCR earthquake live updates: 'Strong' tremors from 4.0 magnitude quake rattle Delhi, Noida residents

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