4.8 magnitude earthquake shakes New York City

According to data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter of the earthquake occurred at 10:23 a.m. (local time) on April 5, located northeast of Lebanon, New Jersey, less than 80 km west of New York City.

New York City on the day of the earthquake. (Photo: CNN)

The mild earthquake occurred at a shallow level, just below the surface at a depth of 5 km, making it easy for people in the affected areas to feel the tremors.

The magnitude of 4.8 was determined at the time of the earthquake, but the revised number could change downward as the USGS compiles more data.

The New York City Fire Department reported no damage or injuries after the earthquake, a statement confirmed by City Mayor Eric Adams shortly afterward.

Airports in the affected cities were immediately closed, but resumed operations after determining that the impact was minor. Meanwhile, public services and schools continued to operate after the earthquake subsided.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks at a press conference in New York on April 5. (Photo: CNN)

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake is considered mild and usually does not cause significant damage. However, people in New York City could feel the earthquake's tremors.

The reason for this, according to the USGS, is that the rock formations that make up the East Coast of the United States are significantly older than those on the West Coast. The difference is hundreds of millions of years. Dense formations make the reverberations of the earth’s movements more pronounced on the surface, while thin formations dampen the reverberations, as on the West Coast.

Mi Vi (Source: CNN)

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