New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- An earthquake of magnitude 4 struck Delhi-NCR region early Monday. As strong tremors created panic among residents, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged them to follow safety precautions and stay alert for "aftershocks".

Earthquake tremors triggered panic among residents and forced them to come out of their homes in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad.

"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," wrote PM Modi on X.

The earthquake, with its epicentre in New Delhi, struck at a depth of five kilometres at 5:36 am on Monday.

Delhi was struck by an earthquak...