Magnitude 2.9 Earthquake Hits Delhi's North District Early Sunday
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck Delhi's North District early Sunday at 4:14 AM IST, occurring at a shallow depth of 8 kilometers. The National Center for Seismology confirmed the epicenter at latitude 28.721 N and longitude 76.957 E. Shallow earthquakes like this can cause stronger ground shaking due to their proximity to the surface, potentially increasing damage risks, according to USGS data. No casualties or damage reports have been indicated.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 36/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 2 Aug, 12:45 am. Other outlets followed.
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