**Strong Earthquake Shakes Delhi-NCR Region** **Updated: 6:44 AM IST, 23 January 2024** **New Delhi, India** - A moderate earthquake shook the Delhi-NCR region early this morning, causing panic among residents. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at 12:32 AM IST with an epicenter in Pakistan, approximately 170 km from the city of Lahore. The earthquake's magnitude was measured at 5.8 on the Richter scale. Residents in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and Gurugram reported feeling strong tremors. Buildings shook, and people were seen rushing out of their homes in fear. "I was sleeping when I felt the house shaking. I thought it was going to collapse," said a resident of Rohini. "It was a very scary experience. We ran out of the house and didn't know where to go," added a resident of Greater Noida. There have been no reports of major damage or casualties at this time. However, authorities are urging residents to exercise caution and stay away from potentially unstable structures. The NCS has issued an advisory warning of possible aftershocks in the coming hours. Residents are advised to be prepared and to follow official guidelines for earthquake safety. Further updates on the situation will be provided as they become available.
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