A mild earthquake with a magnitude of 2.5 on the Richter scale struck Jhajjar, Haryana, at 12:34 PM on Thursday. This marks the third tremor in the region within one week. The earthquake's epicenter was located at latitude 28.64 N and longitude 76.75 E, with a shallow depth of 5 kilometers.

This seismic event follows another minor earthquake that shook Rohtak the night before, with a magnitude of 3.3. Fortunately, no injuries or property damage have been reported from either location.

Over the past week, Jhajjar has experienced a series of earthquakes. The strongest of these was a 4.4-magnitude quake that struck last Thursday. Additionally, the region experienced a 3.7-magnitude earthquake on July 11.

The series of tremors in Haryana has raised concerns among residents of Delhi-NCR. Seismological records indicate that at least four earthquakes with a magnitude of over 2.5 have occurred within a 40-kilometer radius of Rohtak since July 10. Experts suggest that the recurring seismic activity is linked to a complex network of geological fault lines beneath Delhi-NCR and its surrounding regions, including the Mahendragarh-Dehradun Fault (MDF), Delhi-Sargodha Ridge, Delhi-Haridwar Ridge, and the Sohna and Mathura faults. The tectonic setting is influenced by the movement of Himalayan tectonic plates and local fault dynamics.

Haryana falls in Zone-IV, which indicates a high seismic risk. Minor quakes are common in this zone but are rarely destructive. The region typically experiences three earthquakes per year with a magnitude above 4 within 300 km.

Following the recent tremors, residents have been using the BhooKamp App to report their experiences to the National Center for Seismology. Authorities have urged residents to stay vigilant and prepared, recommending measures such as securing heavy furniture and identifying safe indoor spaces. Schools have also been reviewing earthquake drills, and families are discussing emergency plans.