Mild earthquake hits Delhi, no damage reported

A medium-intensity earthquake measuring 3.0 magnitude on the Richter scale hit the national capital early on Friday.

According to the National Centre for Seismology, the epicentre of the earthquake was located in Delhi-NCR and the depth of the tremor was 5 km.

The tremor was felt at 1.40 AM across Delhi and its adjoining areas. However, there were no reports of loss of lives and damage to property. 

"Just checked from Emergency operation centre of Delhi as well as Police control room.. No damage has been reported so far #Earthquake," Deputy Commissioner of Police North Delhi Madhur Verma tweeted.

Just checked from Emergency operation centre of Delhi as well as Police control room.. No damage has been reported so far. #Earthquake

— Madhur Verma (@DCP_North_Delhi) October 9, 2015