New Delhi lies on several fault lines and thus experiences frequent earthquakes, most of them of mild intensity. There has, however, been a spike in the number of earthquakes in the last six years, most notable being a 5.4 magnitude earthquake in 2015 with its epicentre in Nepal, a 4.7-magnitude earthquake on 25 November 2007, a 4.2-magnitude earthquake on 7 September 2011, a 5.2-magnitude earthquake on 5 March 2012, and a swarm of twelve earthquakes, including four of magnitudes 2.5, 2.8, 3.1, and 3.3, on 12 November 2013. COUNT 5
QSN1 What was the magnitude of the notable 2015 earthquake that shook New Delhi? ANS1 5.4 magnitude QSN2 A 4.7 magnitude earthquake that affected New Delhi occurred on what date? ANS2 25 November 2007 QSN3 What was the magnitude of the earthquake that affected New Delhi on September 2011? ANS3 4.2-magnitude QSN4 How many earthquakes occurred on March 5, 2012? ANS4 twelve QSN5 What is the geographical feature New Delhi lies on that is responsible for frequent earthquakes? ANS5 fault lines