NEW DELHI: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Monday said that authorities and professional experts were keeping a close watch and monitoring situations in New Delhi after tremors of earthquake were felt.

He also appealed people to stay calm and exercise precautions and preparedness for all possible aftershocks.

Taking to social media X, the Union Minister wrote in a post "Following the Earthquake tremors felt this morning in and around Delhi at about 5:36 AM, the authorities are keeping a close watch and professional experts as well officials in the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) are constantly monitoring. However, it is advised to stay calm and, exercise safety precautions and preparedness for possible aftershocks, if any."

The Union Minister also said that regular updates were being shared by the departments through different communication channels and social media channels.

"Meanwhile, regular updates are being shared by the department through its different communication channels and social media handles," the post further read.

The 4.0 magnitude earthquake originated just 5 km below the earth's surface. Meanwhile, a 20-25-year-old tree was uprooted at the Jheel Park in Dhaula Kuan, the epicenter of the earthquake.