Philadelphia Police have issued a statement urging residents to only call 911 in case of emergencies following a 4.8 magnitude earthquake that struck New Jersey on Friday. The police department took to Twitter to address the situation, stating that they are aware of multiple reports of seismic activity across the city.
The tweet emphasized the importance of reserving 911 calls for emergencies only, as the authorities work to assess the impact of the earthquake. Philadelphia Governor Josh Shapiro also weighed in on the situation, confirming that the earthquake was felt in parts of Pennsylvania.
