Earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale hits Delhi, Gurgaon

New Delhi: An earthquake was felt in Delhi and neighbouring Gurgaon on Saturday evening.

According to reports, the earthquake was of 4.1 magnitude on the Richter scale. The Indian Meteorological Department said the epicentre of the earthquake was Jhajjar in Haryana, which is 61 kilometres from Delhi.

The earthquake was shallow, with a depth of 10 kilometres, the MET department added.

Strong tremors were felt in Gurgaon for nearly two seconds.

There are no reports of casualties so far.