A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded in Faridabad on Thursday. A magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded in Haryana's Faridabad at 6.33 pm on Thursday, according to the National Centre for Seismology ( NCS ). The earthquake originated at a depth of 5 km, the. A mild earthquake struck Faridabad as residents reported a loud, blast-like sound. Its shallow origin may explain the boom, though measurements are needed to confirm the cause.