New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- The 4.0-magnitude earthquake in Delhi early Monday (February 17) wasn't mild. It "scared the life out of" many in the national capital. "Whole building shook for 5 seconds in Janakpuri...," a social media user shared her ordeal in a post on X, while another described tremors as "a strong jolt like explosion." A user also raised alarm, saying these tremors were "scary and the closest warning sign to revamp the city for being earthquake resistant."

Is Delhi prepared for severe earthquakes? What's the condition of buildings and infrastructure in Delhi NCR right now?

These concerns mounted as Delhi is prone to severe earthquake damage. "Delhi is prone not only to damaging earthquakes in or near Delhi, but due to its pe...