The United States Geological Survey on Friday said an earthquake shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area with residents saying they felt rumbling across the eastern seaboard.
The agency reported a quake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8, centered near Lebanon, New Jersey.
People reported feeling the quake in neighboring states of Connecticut and Massachusetts, with the Weather Channel reporting that it was noticeable in Boston and residents in Philadelphia reporting they felt it, too.
New York governor, Kathy Hochul, posted on social media that the quake was felt throughout the state.
“My team is assessing impacts and any damage that may have occurred, and we will update the public throughout the day,” Hochul said
