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. A mild earthquake measuring 2.9 on the Richter scale struck Faridabad in Haryana on Thursday evening, November 5, 2026.However, what caught the attention of residents was not just the tremor but a loud, blast-like sound that many reported hearing around the time of the earthquake.