New Delhi: An earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale struck parts of Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region) on Thursday evening, as per initial seismic readings.

Tremors were felt around 7:49 pm across the region, causing brief moments of panic among residents. The epicentre of the quake was identified as Jhajjar in neighbouring Haryana.

Earlier, an earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck Jhajjhar district in Haryana on Thursday morning, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). Strong tremors were felt in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad and adjoining areas. According to NCS, the earthquake struck Jhajjar at 9:04 am at a depth of 10 Km.

Delhi is classified as Seismic Zone IV, according to the Delhi Disaster Management Authority. This zone is categorized as a "High Damage Risk Zone" and indicates a high potential for earthquakes of moderate to high intensity. 

Further details are awaited.

(with inputs from ANI & PTI)