4.8 Magnitude Earthquake in New Jersey Jolts the East Coast — Here's the Latest Information

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake centered near Lebanon, New Jersey

A rare 4.8-magnitude earthquake was felt across the East Coast on the morning of April 5, officials said.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was centered near Lebanon, New Jersey. The earthquake struck just before 10:30 a.m. local time. Hours later, New Jersey and New York City felt a 4.0 magnitude aftershock, which struck about 7km (4.3 miles) southwest of Gladstone, N.J., per the U.S. Geological Survey.

According to the Associated Press, more than 42 million people were affected by the morning's quake — with shaking felt in New York City, Boston and Philadelphia and surrounding areas, The Weather Channel reported.

The shaking was felt as far north as Maine and as far south as Norfolk, Virginia, the USGS reported, per USA Today. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said on X (formerly known as Twitter) that City Hall shook but "everyone here is fine."

The Fire Department of the City of New York said in a post on X that there were “no major incidents at this time," but they were “responding to calls and evaluating structural stability.”

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Around 11 a.m. ET, emergency phone alerts stated, "A 4.7-magnitude earthquake has occurred in the NYC area. Residents are advised to remain indoors and to call 911 if injured."

Initially, the USGS reported a 4.8-magnitude quake, according to CNN. It was then adjusted to 4.7 before being revised back to 4.8. The agency said earthquakes are "uncommon but not unheard of along the Atlantic Coast."

Citing state data, NBC News reported that the earthquake was the strongest in the state in almost 250 years. It was also the strongest earthquake to strike the East Coast since a 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit Virginia in 2011.

The USGS said "a few minor aftershocks" have been reported, including the largest with a magnitude of 2.2 near the initial earthquake's epicenter, according to The New York Times.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams said in a news conference, per CBS News, that while there are concerns about aftershocks, "New Yorkers should go about their normal day. First responders are working to make sure the city's safe."

“A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit west of Manhattan and has been felt throughout New York," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul shared in a statement on X earlier in the day. "My team is assessing impacts and any damage that may have occurred, and we will update the public throughout the day. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy added in a separate post that the state has activated its State Emergency Operations Center. "Please do not call 911 unless you have an actual emergency."

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Murphy later clarified that there is only "limited damage" across the state, including Lebanon, ABC affiliate WABC-TV reported. However, Hochul and Adams warned about the likelihood of aftershocks, which are possible for the next week.

President Joe Biden had been briefed on the quake, and "he is in touch with his team who are monitoring potential impacts," White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a post on X.

Biden, who spoke with Murphy, told reporters that the governor thought "everything's under control," according to USA Today. He added, “He’s not too concerned about it, the governor of New Jersey, so things are all right.”

Meanwhile, the quake impacted travel in New York City and New Jersey. Flights in the New York metro area were temporarily grounded, and the Holland Tunnel was closed for inspection, according to the New York Post. The temporary groundings at New York City's LaGuardia Airport and Newark Airport in New Jersey resulted in delays of up to 45 minutes, The New York Times reported.

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Broadway shows are expected to go on as normal, the Broadway League announced on X. "Audiences may contact their point of purchase for their show if they have questions about their tickets in advance of the performance," the League added in their statement.

Stars like Busy Philipps and Oscar-winner Jessica Chastain reported feeling the earthquake on X too. "This is really nuts. Hope everyone is ok and that our buildings weren’t damaged 🤍," Chastain wrote.

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