Today a magnitude 4.8 earthquake has shaken New York City and New Jersey, causing widespread concern and rattling nerves throughout the region. Mr. Adams was being briefed on the earthquake, his spokesman, Fabien Levy, said in a social media post. While we do not have any reports of major impacts at this time, we’re still assessing the impact,” Mr. Levy wrote. New York City’s public schools reported no immediate signs of damage or compromised buildings, said Nathaniel Styer, a spokesman. “The safest place for our kids right now is in our schools, schools are operating as normal. Aftershocks are common after an earthquake, and officials in New York City warned residents to be prepared for them. Most aftershocks are smaller than the original earthquake, but they can still be damaging. No major disruptions or damage have been reported in New Jersey or New York.
Earthquake States Geological Survey
A magnitude-4.8 earthquake rumbled through the northeastern United States at 10:23 a.m. on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey, sending tremors from Philadelphia to Boston and jolting buildings in Manhattan and throughout the five boroughs. The U.S.G.S. reported that the earthquake’s epicenter was in Lebanon, N.J., about 50 miles west of New York City, where frightened residents darted into streets wondering what had just happened. The New York Police Department said it had no immediate reports of damage, but sirens could be heard all over the city. Several East Coast airports issued ground stops halting air traffic in the immediate aftermath.
Earthquake US City Hall shook
“We have activated our State Emergency Operations Center. Please do not call 911 unless you have an actual emergency,” said New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the quake was felt throughout New York, and officials are assessing impacts and any potential damage. In Yonkers, New York, Mayor Mike Spano said City Hall shook but no injuries were reported. “A few moments ago our entire house shook for about 25 seconds or so here in Mendham, NJ,” former New Jersey Gov.
Where was the Earthquake felt?
Residents and officials said the earthquake was felt throughout New York, as well as in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and elsewhere. It was also felt as far away as Cambridge, Massachusetts, about 250 miles away from the reported epicenter. Charita Walcott, a 38-year-old resident in the Bronx borough of New York, said the quake felt “like a violent rumble that lasted about 30 seconds or so.”It was kind of like being in a drum circle, that vibration. New York City officials were slow to send an alert about the earthquake. A beeping text alert went out to some residents at 11:02 a.m., nearly 40 minutes after the earthquake hit. Mayor Eric Adams has received criticism in the past over his delayed response to emergencies, including floods and wildfire smoke
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