Kathmandu— An earthquake measuring magnitude 2.9 struck Delhi's North District early Sunday morning at 04:14 IST, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremor occurred at a depth of eight kilometers and was centered near latitude 28.721 N and longitude 76.957 E.

Details from the National Center for Seismology

The National Center for Seismology (NCS) provided detailed information about the earthquake, which included its exact timing, location, and depth. The tremor was recorded at a depth of 8 kilometers, making it a shallow event.

Earthquakes can occur anywhere between the Earth's surface and approximately 700 kilometers below the surface. For scientific purposes, this range is categorized into three zones: shallow, intermediate, and deep. Shallow earthquakes are generally more dangerous due to their proximity to the surface.

(With inputs from ANI)

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