3.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Rohtak in Haryana
What's the story
An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 struck parts of Haryana on Sunday afternoon. According to the National Center for Seismology, the epicenter was at Rohtak at a focal depth of 5km, and was felt at 12:13pm. So far, there have been no reports of any casualties or damage, although there were media reports of tremors being felt in the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Shallow earthquake
Risks posed by shallow earthquakes
According to a report by The Economic Times, shallow earthquakes have the potential to be more dangerous than deeper ones because the energy released closer to the Earth's surface results in stronger ground shaking, increasing the risk of structural damage and casualties. In contrast, earthquakes originating at greater depths lose much of their energy before reaching the surface.
Twitter Post
Post about earthquake by National Center for Seismology
EQ of M: 3.3, On: 21/12/2025 12:13:44 IST, Lat: 28.78 N, Long: 76.73 E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Rohtak, Haryana.
— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) December 21, 2025
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Assam earthquake
Low-intensity earthquake in Assam
On Saturday, an earthquake measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale struck Assam, with tremors being felt in the Darrang district. Assam lies in Seismic Zone V, the highest earthquake-risk category in the Indian subcontinent, due to its complex geological setting. Earlier in the afternoon, a separate 2.9-magnitude earthquake was reported in Nepal.