The ground beneath New York City experienced a 4.8 magnitude earthquake on Friday morning, centered about 45 miles west of the city in New Jersey. Despite the city being home to towering skyscrapers like the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center, engineering experts assure that these structures are designed with enough flexibility to withstand moderate shaking.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed that there have been at least 25 aftershocks following the initial quake, some of which were felt in the city. However, no significant damage has been reported to the city's infrastructure, including roads, mass transit systems, and its 1.1 million buildings.
