New York City hit by earthquake
New York City residents were stunned after an earthquake hit, leaving the ground shaking
Accroding to the United States Geological Survey, the residents of NYC were left shocked after they felt the ground shake this morning (April 5th) as a 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Lebanon, New Jersey.
As reported, the quake hit around 10:20 AM ET, causing tremors in both New Jersey and New York State.
As of now (April 5th), no initial reports of damage have been received. The New York Fire Department is currently assessing the situation.
After the ground shook in Manhattan, leaving locals baffled, many turned to X to share their shock.
Social media flooded with shock from NYC residents.
New York City hit by a record 4.8 earthquake, leaving residents stunned and sharing their shock on social media.
One person said: Yes J felt it in New York.
A second wrote: I felt it, I live in a high rise on the waterfront of Stamford Connecticut my apartment started to shake and rumble it was scary.
While a third commented: I saw the ceiling move and my bed was shaking.. I thought it was a dumpster truck..
Someone else said: My house was rattling. TV and furniture shaking and stuff fell off the shelf. I screamed out to my son and he came down the stairs and we went out. Then the haking stopped. Frightening.
Felt it! Our building SHOOK for 20 seconds. An aftershock is expected in the next 24 hrs. Another added.
East coast's shaky history: A look back at notable earthquakes
The recent 4.7 magnitude earthquake in New Jersey and New York City serves as a reminder of the East Coast's vulnerability to seismic activity, although major earthquakes are less frequent compared to the West Coast. Here's a historical perspective on some of the most significant earthquakes to hit the region:
Recent Tremors (20th & 21st Century)
2011: A 5.9 magnitude earthquake centered near Washington D.C. rattled the East Coast from North Carolina to Maine.
2002: A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Adirondack Mountains of New York, causing localized damage.
1998: The Pymatuning Lake region in New York experienced a 5.2 magnitude earthquake, the strongest recorded in the state's history.East Coast's Strongest Quake (19th Century)
1886: A devastating 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck Charleston, South Carolina.
This quake, the strongest in recorded U.S. Eastern history, claimed 60 lives and caused widespread damage across the city. Financial losses were estimated at $5-6 million at the time, equivalent to nearly $2 billion today.
1944: A 5.8 magnitude earthquake in Massena, New York caused significant property damage, the most destructive on the East Coast since 1886.
1897: An estimated 5.9 magnitude earthquake centered in Pearisburg, Virginia caused structural damage and panic as far south as Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
1783: A 5.3 magnitude earthquake originating in the New Jersey Highlands was felt across a broad region, from New Hampshire to Pennsylvania.
1755: A powerful earthquake, estimated at 6.0 magnitude, struck Cape Ann, Massachusetts and was felt from Canada to the Chesapeake Bay.
