A 4.8-magnitude earthquake that struck New Jersey on Friday morning caused shaking felt by residents in surrounding states and New York City.
The earthquake occurred around 10:23 a.m., approximately 5 miles north of Whitehouse Station, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The epicenter was about 45 miles away from New York City, where people reported feeling furniture and floors shaking.
There have been no reports of major disruptions or damage in New Jersey or New York.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy activated the State Emergency Operations Center and advised residents not to call 911 unless they have an actual emergency.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul confirmed that the earthquake was felt across New York, and officials are currently assessing any impacts or potential damage.
In Yonkers, New York, Mayor Mike Spano stated that City Hall experienced shaking but no injuries were reported.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie described the earthquake, saying, “A few moments ago our entire house shook for about 25 seconds or so here in Mendham, NJ.”
Residents and officials reported feeling the earthquake across a wide area, including in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and even as far as Cambridge, Massachusetts, approximately 250 miles away from the epicenter.
Charita Walcott, a 38-year-old resident in the Bronx borough of New York, described the quake as “like a violent rumble that lasted about 30 seconds or so,” comparing it to the sensation of being in a vibrating drum circle.
