US Earthquake: 4.8 magnitude earthquake rattles New Jersey; tremors felt in NYC
US Earthquake:An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale shook New Jersey and New York today, according to reports from the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The quake originated 7 km north-northeast of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, at 19:53:20 (UTC), with a depth of 116.5 km. The epicenter was located at 40.683°N latitude and 74.753°W longitude.
Notable quake, preliminary info: M 4.8 - 7 km N of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey https://t.co/DuTYZ1kb4X — USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) April 5, 2024
While details are still emerging, the New York Police Department confirmed to CNN that no damages or injuries have been reported.
Meanwhile, in Brooklyn, structures trembled, causing cupboard doors and fixtures to rattled.
At the United Nations headquarters in New York, a Security Council meeting discussing the situation in Gaza was briefly interrupted due to the seismic activity.
More details awaited.
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