A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck New Jersey at 10:23 a.m. ET this morning. Tremors were felt throughout the state, New York City, Philadelphia, and as far south as Baltimore. So far, there have been no injuries reported. New York Governor Kathy Hochul said that her team is currently conducting an assessment to check for damage.
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit west of Manhattan and has been felt throughout New York.My team is assessing impacts and any damage that may have occurred, and we will update the public throughout the day.— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul)
The earthquake’s epicenter is believed to be in Lebanon, N.J., a city in the North-Central part of the state. This article is currently being updated.
