An earthquake shook buildings across parts of the Northeast on Friday morning, as reported by the US Geological Survey. The tremors were felt from Philadelphia to New York City, causing a stir among residents in the region.
The New York Police Department confirmed that there were no damages or injuries reported in the aftermath of the earthquake. The New York City Fire Department responded to reports of shaking buildings around 10:30 a.m. and stated that they were assessing structural stability, with no major incidents reported at that time.
Initial data from the USGS suggested that the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.8, although this was later revised to 4.7 before being adjusted back to 4.8. Further analysis is ongoing to determine the exact magnitude of the quake.
Residents in parts of New York City spilled out onto the streets from tenements following the tremors. The epicenter of the earthquake was located just northeast of Lebanon, New Jersey, less than 50 miles west of New York City, according to the USGS.
The earthquake was relatively shallow, occurring at a depth of 5 km below the surface. This shallow depth contributed to the widespread feeling of shaking in affected areas. Reports indicated that the tremors were felt in New York City, Philadelphia, and even Washington, DC.
