**Magnitude 2.2 Earthquake Shakes New York and New Jersey** Early Friday morning, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake shook parts of New York and New Jersey. The quake was centered 124 miles east-northeast of West Seneca, New York, and occurred at a depth of 186 miles around 6:15 am, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). This is the third earthquake in the past 7 days, and the fourth in the past 30 days, to hit the region with a magnitude of 1.5 or greater. Last year, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake rattled the area, while a magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck Adams, New York. Although the earthquake was relatively minor, it was felt by residents in several counties, including Erie, Wyoming, Genesee, and Livingston in New York, and Essex and Bergen in New Jersey. No damage or injuries have been reported at this time. The USGS recommends that residents take precautions to prepare for future earthquakes, such as having an emergency plan and preparing an emergency kit. For more information on earthquake preparedness, visit the USGS website at https://www.usgs.gov/natural-hazards/earthquake-hazards.
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**Magnitude 2.2 Earthquake Shakes New York and New Jersey** Early Friday morning, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake shook parts of New York and New Jersey. The quake was centered 124 miles east-northeast of West Seneca, New York, and occurred at a depth of 186 miles around 6:15 am, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). This is the third earthquake in the past 7 days, and the fourth in the past 30 days, to hit the region with a magnitude of 1.5 or greater. Last year, a magnitude 2.2 earthquake rattled the area, while a magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck Adams, New York. Although the earthquake was relatively minor, it was felt by residents in several counties, including Erie, Wyoming, Genesee, and Livingston in New York, and Essex and Bergen in New Jersey. No damage or injuries have been reported at this time. The USGS recommends that residents take precautions to prepare for future earthquakes, such as having an emergency plan and preparing an emergency kit. For more information on earthquake preparedness, visit the USGS website at https://www.usgs.gov/natural-hazards/earthquake-hazards.
**Earthquake Shakes East Coast, Tremors Felt in Major Cities** **April 5, 2023** - A preliminary 4.8 magnitude earthquake has rattled parts of New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C., according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The temblor occurred at approximately 5 miles beneath the surface and was centered in Readington Township, New Jersey, about 40 miles west of New York City. Buildings in the New York City area were reportedly shaken, and people reported feeling the ground move. No injuries or damage have been reported at this time. The USGS also recorded two other earthquakes in Pennsylvania and New York in the 1990s, with magnitudes of 4.6 and 4.5, respectively. Additionally, a 5.3 magnitude earthquake near Au Sable Forks, New York, occurred in the same decade. The USGS is currently monitoring the situation and providing updates as they become available. Residents in the affected areas are advised to remain calm and follow any safety instructions provided by local authorities.
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**Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Shakes New York City and Vicinity** **April 5, 2024** According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck the New York City area at approximately 10:23 AM on Friday morning. The quake was initially reported with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7 and was centered near Lebanon, New Jersey, approximately 45 miles west of New York City. Residents from Manhattan to Philadelphia reported feeling the tremors. Buildings in New York City were rattled, causing minor shaking and swaying. The New York City Fire Department has not reported any major damage or injuries at this time. The USGS indicates that earthquakes of this magnitude are considered moderate and can cause shaking that is felt by people and may result in minor damage to buildings. The National Weather Service has issued an advisory for the affected areas, urging residents to be prepared for aftershocks. Residents are advised to remain calm and follow safety precautions, such as seeking shelter under sturdy furniture or in a safe location away from windows and exterior walls.
**4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts New York City** **New York, NY -** A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 rattled the New York City area on Friday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The temblor was reported at approximately 10:20 AM and was centered near Lebanon, New Jersey, about 45 miles west of New York City and 50 miles north of Philadelphia. Buildings throughout the city shook during the quake, causing some minor damage and power outages. The USGS reported that the earthquake was felt from Maine to Maryland. The USGS initially estimated the magnitude of the earthquake at 5.0, but later downgraded it to 4.8. The earthquake was relatively shallow, occurring at a depth of about 2.5 miles. No injuries or major damage has been reported so far, but authorities are urging residents to be cautious and to check their homes and businesses for any signs of damage. Earthquakes are relatively common in the New York City area, but a temblor of this magnitude is unusual. The last earthquake of similar strength to strike the region was a 5.8 magnitude event in 2011. Residents are advised to stay informed and to follow instructions from local authorities.
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