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NEW YORK – A strong earthquake sent shockwaves throughout New York City and the surrounding area Friday morning.
The 4.8 quake was centered near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, 40 miles west of New York City, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It hit at approximately 10:23 a.m.
The impact was felt throughout the Tri-State Area, including upstate in Syracuse, as well as in Philadelphia and as far away as Baltimore. Reports of buildings shaking and rattling came in from New Jersey to Long Island.
“We’re taking this extremely seriously and here’s why. There’s always the possibility of aftershocks. We have not felt a magnitude of this earthquake since about 2011,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said. “It’s been an unsettling day, to say the least.”
Hochul said she has started a damage assessment across the state, and spoke with New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, since the quake’s epicenter was located in the Garden State.
Murphy said New Jersey has activated its Emergency Operations Center, and urged residents to not call 911 unless they are experiencing an actual emergency.