Residents of New Jersey and New York were startled on Friday morning as a minor earthquake was reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake, initially measured at 4.8 magnitude, occurred near Readington in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy confirmed the earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7 and activated the State Emergency Operations Center. He urged residents not to call 911 unless they have an actual emergency. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro also acknowledged the earthquake, stating that it was felt in parts of Pennsylvania.
