Magnitude 4.0 earthquake strikes Siwan, Bihar, hours after Delhi tremor
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck Siwan district in Bihar at 8:02 am on 17 February 2025 at a depth of 10 km, the National Center for Seismology said.
Summary
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake was recorded in Siwan, Bihar, at 08:02:08 IST on 17 February 2025, at a depth of 10 km (25.93°N, 84.42°E), according to the National Center for Seismology, a little over two hours after a quake of the same magnitude in New Delhi. Bihar's Disaster Management Department said tremors were felt in Siwan and nearby districts, with no loss of life or damage to property reported.
Key facts
- Time
- 08:02:08 IST, 17 February 2025
- Place
- Siwan, Bihar (25.93°N, 84.42°E)
- Magnitude and depth
- 4.0; 10 km
- Damage
- None reported (Bihar Disaster Management Department)
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Hours after the Delhi earthquake of 17 February 2025, a magnitude 4.0 quake struck which district of Bihar?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Siwan
The National Center for Seismology recorded a magnitude 4.0 earthquake in Siwan, Bihar, at 08:02 IST at a depth of 10 km.