New York City rocked by 4.8 magnitude earthquake in New Jersey with tremors felt across three states
NEW York City has been rocked by a 4.8 magnitude earthquake.
New Yorkers took to X, formerly Twitter, at around 10:30 am on Friday to report their buildings were rattled by a quake.
The quake was reportedly felt across seven other states, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maine, Baltimore, Connecticut, and New Hampshire.
The epicenter was reported in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, about an hour west of the Big Apple, according to the United States Geological Survey.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said her team is assessing any potential damages.
“A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit west of Manhattan and has been felt throughout New York,” Hochul said.
New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority said that there had been no impact on its service but that teams will be inspecting train lines.
Many incoming flights at the three major airports in and outside of New York City were being diverted from landing because of the quake, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
The Empire State Building also shared an update on its structure’s status, writing on an X post, “I AM FINE.”
The New York Fire Department has not reported any structure damage.
‘HOLY F**K’
A resident on Long Island took to X and shared her experience, saying, “Holy f**k. I just survived an earthquake.
“I was sleeping, my house started rocking & the bed, I jumped up saw the walls rocking heard the rumbling. I’ve never in my life experienced anything like it. Now Im concerned about this Eclipse. Holy s**t.”
Earthquakes on the East Coast are rare occurrences, but Friday’s earthquake was the second to strike the New York metro area this year.
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