A rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck New Jersey on Friday, sending tremors across the U.S. Northeast, including New York City, Philadelphia, and as far as rural New England. The quake, felt by millions, was one of the largest on the East Coast in the last century, with officials recording 11 aftershocks, including a notable 4.0 magnitude early Friday evening. Despite the surprise and widespread feeling of the quake, there were no reports of significant damage or life-threatening injuries. The event has sparked discussions on the region's seismic activity, with historical records indicating such magnitude is uncommon, noting the last significant quake in New Jersey occurred in 1783. Seismologists have warned of potential aftershocks continuing for a week.
1.7 magnitude #earthquake. 12 km from #Ridgemark, CA, United States https://t.co/JqmaEBJgnD
Earthquakes in the Northeast are usually too small to feel, but larger temblors like the 4.8 magnitude quake in New Jersey aren’t unheard of https://t.co/6Ek9SMOHks
1.6 magnitude #earthquake. 17 km from #Fairbanks, AK, United States https://t.co/LvYnnFjeeB
2.3 magnitude #earthquake. 60 km from #Nikiski, AK, United States https://t.co/oo9lJTWhJC
1.5 magnitude #earthquake. 74 km from Healy, #AK, United States https://t.co/V3qD0fC5no
2.3 magnitude #earthquake. 29 km SE of False Pass, Alaska https://t.co/Y9BUbUzol3
A magnitude 4.8 #earthquake shook #NewJersey and the #NewYorkCity area Friday morning. According to the United States Geological Survey, the epicenter of the earthquake was near Lebanon, New Jersey. Here is what New Yorkers said about the earthquake. https://t.co/RvRtUdsibM
1.8 magnitude #earthquake. 3 km from Houston, #AK, United States https://t.co/bQRJKpYhTa
East Coast residents were jolted Friday by a 4.8-magnitude earthquake centered near Lebanon, N.J., with weak rumblings felt as far away as Baltimore and the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border. Here’s what to know about earthquakes on the East Coast. https://t.co/MeQe4cgaHq
Aftershocks expected within next week following New Jersey earthquake: USGS forecast. https://t.co/XHGutjV2WL Click the image to read more:
2.9 magnitude #earthquake. 104 km SE of Perryville, Alaska https://t.co/58tckaJRBT
More than 30 aftershocks have happened since the rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake on Friday that was felt as far south as Washington, D.C., and up to Maine. ABC's @ReenaRoy has more. https://t.co/QgAX7wRgUQ https://t.co/p4gRmDPCSn
1.8 magnitude #earthquake. 11 km from Blackhawk, #CA, United States https://t.co/1M9EuLaVzK
1.6 magnitude #earthquake. 20 km from #Pawnee, OK, United States https://t.co/jJJ1kA1BIQ
Aftershocks from New Jersey earthquake could continue for a week, seismologists say. https://t.co/Ms7fr5B7IX
1.9 magnitude #earthquake. 19 km from Hawthorne, NV, #UnitedStates https://t.co/PjiUUPcQhx
NYC skyscrapers, including the Empire State Building, felt the rumble of an earthquake on Friday, but engineers assure they can withstand moderate shaking. https://t.co/9wXM7r79ho
A rare earthquake of 4.8 hit the densely populated New York City metropolitan area on Friday morning. What caused it? #Earthquake #NewYork #NewYorkEarthquake #WorldNews https://t.co/eYbkCYjjvY
1.8 magnitude #earthquake. 74 km from Kodiak Station, #AK, United States https://t.co/egGS5h2neL
3.2 magnitude #earthquake. 8 km from Healdton, #OK, United States https://t.co/LCV95PUglP
1.8 magnitude #earthquake. 52 km from #Butte, AK, United States https://t.co/mppEBUca6T
2.2 magnitude #earthquake. 8 km from ##Anza, CA, United States https://t.co/0g9D0jq0us
1.7 magnitude #earthquake. 42 km from #Cohoe, AK, United States https://t.co/biHUQKoBqD
1.7 magnitude #earthquake. 20 km from Pecos, #TX, United States https://t.co/NyYno8lmg1
Aftershocks from Northeast earthquake could continue for a week, seismologists say https://t.co/4S5eqfLitK https://t.co/KFs42FI28i
1.6 magnitude #earthquake. 40 km WSW of Manley Hot Springs, Alaska https://t.co/IYc7Cf36Gj
1.6 magnitude #earthquake. 65 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska https://t.co/p62mzUGTvz
East Coast Earthquakes Aren’t Common, but They Are Felt by Millions. Here’s What to Know https://t.co/d9ggvgZjIO
STILL SHAKING: The U.S. Geological Service recorded 28 aftershocks following Friday’s rare earthquake, with the largest aftershock – clocking in at a 3.8 magnitude – striking Gladstone, New Jersey, 20 minutes from the epicenter. https://t.co/1rz8br8NwT
1.9 magnitude #earthquake. 3 km from ##Berkeley, CA, United States https://t.co/iCA814hNAa
1.6 magnitude #earthquake. 61 km from College, #AK, United States https://t.co/TwPNbWYXYf
2.5 magnitude #earthquake. 6 km from #Gilroy, CA, United States https://t.co/5HRUr0n4iH
2.0 magnitude #earthquake. 13 km from #Anza, CA, United States https://t.co/4XxoCee5vR
3.6 magnitude #earthquake. 142 km from #Akutan, AK, United States https://t.co/wGClOe2T5z
After a rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake rattled the Northeast on Friday, seismologists say they expect aftershocks to continue striking the area. https://t.co/tQWM51r1GT https://t.co/ZVReCTkpIg
ICYMI: This is the moment @earthcam captured a 4.8-magnitude earthquake that shook New York City and New Jersey. It was the strongest quake in New Jersey since 1884. https://t.co/nvGY1gXspv
Turns out that in NY 4.8 is is pretty big & 30 seconds of it was enough to rock its world https://t.co/EbYkJObVGx
Nearly 30 aftershocks recorded around NJ quake epicenter since Friday https://t.co/rK0gvKcDAl https://t.co/BI8akUO49k
A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck New Jersey Friday morning. Shaking was felt as far as New York, Connecticut, and Philadelphia. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said that there are no life-threatening situations or reports of significant damage. https://t.co/DD5NmlYnbI
Aftershocks in the New York City area could continue for a week after one of the East Coast's strongest earthquakes in 100 years. https://t.co/T8CyueAcCW
NYC and beyond shaken by earthquake and aftershocks: "One of the largest" East Coast quakes in a century. https://t.co/Xc38vBv5n5
1.5 magnitude #earthquake. 31 km from Anchorage, #AK, United States https://t.co/BxWxXdwknW
Seismologists said that severe earthquakes are relatively rare around New York City and cannot be predicted. But if one were to hit, it could inflict serious damage. https://t.co/U75D3jkHMe
1.9 magnitude #earthquake. 52 km from Cohoe, #AK, United States https://t.co/rr5enSsgkd
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake hit New Jersey on Friday, with shaking felt in New York City. Frederik J. Simons, professor of geosciences at Princeton University, says earthquakes are infrequent on the East Coast, and strong aftershocks are unlikely. https://t.co/KoLVZKuDye
"I ain't scared of nothing." New York and New Jersey residents are split over Friday's rare 4.8 earthquake. https://t.co/nrlNpsCAvk https://t.co/eFIjwhbuM9
Aftershocks rattle the Northeast after rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake strikes New Jersey https://t.co/V5NuvM4pus
1.8 magnitude #earthquake. 19 km from Morton, #WA, United States https://t.co/tHsOttCfoQ
East Coast residents were jolted Friday by a 4.8-magnitude earthquake centered near Lebanon, New Jersey, with weak rumblings felt as far away as Baltimore and the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border. No life-threatening injuries or major damage have... https://t.co/UxCyLwMqee
New Jersey may have been the epicenter of an earthquake Friday, but those tremors were felt across parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. https://t.co/BtTMcGzj59
1.8 magnitude #earthquake. 24 km from King City, #CA, United States https://t.co/6iQphBB8jt
3.7 magnitude #earthquake. Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska https://t.co/BYd0BAUsJe
#WATCH: Aftershocks rattle Northeast after rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake hits region #NYCEarthquake2024 #nycearthquake #Earthquake #Tremors https://t.co/fs6WibAIsv
The ground rumbled Friday beneath New York City, home to famous skyscrapers like the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center. Though buildings that can reach above 100 stories might seem especially vulnerable to earthquakes, engineering... https://t.co/DvCJcINjf7
'That was pretty crazy.' People in New York and New Jersey expressed their surprise as they experienced a 4.8-magnitude earthquake, a first for many in an area that rarely sees notable seismic activity https://t.co/bTogZqWcO1 https://t.co/ITYUOr2HMM
Video Shows New Yorkers in Times Square Unfazed by 4.8 Earthquake https://t.co/UHxmYQAk1o
Video from the EarthCam stationed at the top of the Statue of Liberty captured the moment the earthquake shook the iconic monument. https://t.co/XL8Q8DRDFM https://t.co/7SIrNR8xq1
'What the heck was that?': earthquake hits New Jersey – video https://t.co/EDed0zQKTw
Video: Statue Of Liberty Trembles As Strong Earthquake Hits New York https://t.co/ULJ0sF0ngz https://t.co/vMt7s2z1Z2
Incredible Footage of the Statue of Liberty Shaking During the 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake in New York City https://t.co/2KXC3DEXno
A 3.8 magnitude aftershock hit near Gladstone, N.J. around 6 p.m. Friday. It came on the heels of a 4.8 earthquake that shook the region. https://t.co/lkjZoSY0Ud
4.8 magnitude earthquake hits New York City: why it is a rare event in the region https://t.co/sG2ocBMqG9
EpochTV: East Coast Rocked by Historic Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake | Capitol Report https://t.co/JMbwE6TcT5
Earthquake Hits Greater New York City, No ‘Major Impacts’ Reported https://t.co/tMDQn0TsDj
Aftershocks in the New York City area could continue for a week after one of the East Coast's strongest earthquakes in 100 years. @JohnBDias reports. https://t.co/0b7SfjtQam
Aftershocks in the New York City area could continue for a week after the East Coast's strongest earthquake in 100 years, according to seismologists. @JohnBDias reports. https://t.co/0b7SfjtQam
New Jersey Earthquake: 4.8 magnitude quake rattles from Philadelphia to NYC. https://t.co/ImLYDDJWLZ Click the image to read more:
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake shook New Jersey and the New York City area Friday morning. According to the United States Geological Survey, the epicenter of the earthquake was near Lebanon, New Jersey. Here is what New Yorkers said about the earthquake. https://t.co/RvRtUdsibM
East Coast hit with rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake. Experts warn that possible aftershocks following the tremors can continue for days. ABC's @Morganorwood has more. https://t.co/BJcxV07ZCT
Everything to know about the 4.8 magnitude earthquake that rattled New York City and the aftershocks https://t.co/Q3B6FeysgJ https://t.co/uUmiexZPoG
Today's Cover: NYC and tri-state rocked by biggest area earthquake since 1884, sending terrified residents into the streets https://t.co/vBUQQeVdoN https://t.co/f1BsYc7SY5
Residents were jolted Friday by a 4.8-magnitude earthquake centered near Lebanon, New Jersey, with weak rumblings felt as far away as Baltimore and northern Massachusetts. Though uncommon, East Coast earthquakes do happen. Here's what to know: https://t.co/poRQVoRoHb
2.6 magnitude #earthquake. 37 km from Carlsbad, #NM, United States https://t.co/bibY9U7i97
A 4.8-magnitude earthquake hit near New York City on Friday, causing surprising tremors along the East Coast. https://t.co/WSPSHPL3La
It’s Saturday, so here’s a few of the headlines that stood out to me this week: 1. Rare 4.8 Earthquake hits NYC area A 4.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in the New York City area on Friday, which also shook other Northern cities like Philadelphia and Boston.…
2.9 magnitude #earthquake. 30 km from #CruzBay, Saint John Island, U.S. Virgin Islands https://t.co/gJhxCdMPmM
Yesterday morning, a 4.8-magnitude earthquake rattled our area. The epicenter was in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, about 50 miles north of Philadelphia. Since then, the U.S.G.S. has recorded 12 aftershocks, and there could be more in the coming weeks. https://t.co/cE87qWMMxG
1.9 magnitude #earthquake. 7 km from #Gladstone, NJ, United States https://t.co/GghFSD7zRy
One of the reasons the North Jersey earthquake was felt as far away as Boston and Philadelphia: the loose, soft soil in the northeast can carry the energy from the quake over longer distances. @TammieSouza breaks down the science for you: https://t.co/7adLEUrVvI
Experts say smaller aftershocks can be expected for up to a week after the initial earthquake. https://t.co/ahUpCKYq6D
People in New York and New Jersey expressed their surprise after a 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck the region, which rarely sees notable seismic activity https://t.co/bTogZqWcO1 https://t.co/qJuRtGfjr2
2.5 magnitude #earthquake. 7 km from Gladstone, #NJ, United States https://t.co/be8ggkpBiI
Here’s what we know about the NJ and NYC earthquake that shook the region https://t.co/vGJFtGKn3p
Video clip of yesterday's earthquake in New York https://t.co/1DvFkIJ11T
Although the epicenter was in northern New Jersey, people across the East Coast were rattled by a 4.8 magnitude earthquake on Friday. Luckily no serious damage or injuries have been reported. @EmilieIkedaNBC has more on the story. https://t.co/LbiWnlJpnO
2.8 magnitude #earthquake. 19 km from #Kalaoa, HI, United States https://t.co/0rzYDq0pch
2.1 magnitude #earthquake. 74 km from #Nikiski, AK, United States https://t.co/pDb4igv14U
All shook up: Mass. residents react to feeling the trembles of N.J. earthquake https://t.co/q5lK0Xn8mI
1.9 magnitude #earthquake. 5 km from Califon, #NJ, United States https://t.co/mbJgNLQ6BN
2.1 magnitude #earthquake. 88 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska https://t.co/CKYOMaJxHa
A 4.8-magnitude earthquake rattled the New York City region Friday, marking one of the largest earthquakes on the East Coast in the last century, officials said. Here are the notable earthquakes felt in the New York region throughout history: https://t.co/brLqHvbq8h
2.4 magnitude #earthquake. 11 km from Big Lake, AK, #UnitedStates https://t.co/JhTsD380E7
Friday's 4.8 magnitude earthquake in northern New Jersey is the strongest centered in the Garden State in centuries. Not since what is believed to have been a 5.3 magnitude quake shook the New Jersey Highlands in 1783. @TammieSouza reports. https://t.co/7adLEUrVvI
3.7 magnitude #earthquake. 97 km from #Akutan, AK, United States https://t.co/nUUE8pqzZi
Earthquake Rattles New York City, Eastern United States https://t.co/O0W2l64pKj
Multiple aftershocks shook the New York and New Jersey area following a 4.8 magnitude earthquake, according to officials. https://t.co/NMeruVKnys
1.8 magnitude #earthquake. 22 km from Cohoe, AK, #UnitedStates https://t.co/64r6g6bdMt
Friday morning's earthquake was felt from New York City all the way to Washington, DC. Blame ancient fault lines and bedrock for the jolt. https://t.co/H7FILULjUU
ICYMI: A rare earthquake hit the East Coast on Friday, which was felt in and around New York City and Philadelphia. https://t.co/QBnVeN4jp1
New Yorkers were shaken up on Friday morning when a 4.8-magnitude earthquake hit Lebanon, New Jersey, and was felt across the tri-state area. https://t.co/pKpJrOTACb
2.3 magnitude #earthquake. 76 km from Healy, AK, #UnitedStates https://t.co/fP9js4sGpU
Officials brace public for more earthquakes after 4.0 aftershock https://t.co/7QZCvMDmam https://t.co/J5hlOnewEx
The #UNSecurityCouncil was briefly interrupted after a rare 4.8 magnitude #earthquake hit #NewYork on Friday morning. A video capturing the moment has gone viral on social media. Watch video here https://t.co/J7DVYxdLiN https://t.co/EfhL0LGwiT
Statue of Liberty camera captures rare 4.8 magnitude #earthquake in #NewYork. Watch https://t.co/HsBH7eZnOT https://t.co/QEKhDG0yvS
Headlines | Minor 4.8 magnitude earthquake rattled North-east U.S overnight; Tremors were felt in Boston, Philadelphia & Manhattan too with no damage reported #Earhquake https://t.co/ZB3A6mjIaR
Watch: M4.8 #earthquake hits #NewJersey #NewYorkCity #NewYork #earthquakenyc https://t.co/U7xwTyq31a
3.0 magnitude #earthquake. 7 km from #Hennessey, OK, United States https://t.co/8hUqAmpwvn
2.1 magnitude #earthquake. 36 km from Lone Pine, #CA, United States https://t.co/o0ic0nJlWR
4.0 magnitude #aftershock rattles #NewJersey hours after morning #quake https://t.co/wCPwuaVHp4
2.5 magnitude #earthquake. 62 km from #Deltana, AK, United States https://t.co/8dcqC4iFgz
Jimmy Fallon Jokes the NYC Earthquake Led to 'the Statue of Liberty Twerking' https://t.co/5SJ41lWlgM
2.6 magnitude #earthquake. 26 km from #Girdwood, AK, United States https://t.co/vU8oLBmLGf
WATCH: Many people CBS Philadelphia talked to said they've never felt anything like it and will probably remember this day for a very long time. @nikkidementri reports more on what people felt and what scientists said about the earthquake. Details: https://t.co/Oc91JEnPtm https://t.co/opFZtGrPGj
A rare earthquake shook the eastern coast of the US and was felt by millions of people across New York, Philadelphia to rural New England #NewYorkEarthquake #Earthquake https://t.co/8ebZKfptBz
Friday's 4.8 magnitude earthquake and a series of aftershocks rattled New Jersey residents in an area where earthquakes are rare. @CSloanTV reports. https://t.co/4TGrSwbNKb
Even though Friday's earthquake happened in New Jersey, you could feel it in New York City for sure. @DBrennanTV has a look at how New Yorkers reacted to the rumbling. https://t.co/XaQei2zNE9
The 4.7 magnitude earthquake felt across the Tri-State area was caught on live television during MLB Central on the MLB Network. https://t.co/M27vFevQ3C
Residents are reacting as central New Jersey was the epicenter of Friday’s 4.8 earthquake and 4.0 aftershock. @BSheehanTV has the latest. https://t.co/daVHudnMTt
As many as 11 aftershocks jolted parts of New York City and surrounding areas after the region was rattled by a magnitude 4.8 earthquake on Friday, shaking buildings up and down the East Coast and surprising residents in an area that rarely experiences notable seismic activity.… https://t.co/MFNp405Y52
Since 1957, the @USGS has recorded 188 earthquakes within a 250-mile radius of NYC that were 2.5 magnitude or more. Only 7 have had a magnitude of 4.5+. Today’s 10 AM temblor was the third biggest since USGS started keeping records.
In the aftermath of the earthquake in New Jersey that shook the entire tri-state area and beyond, more than a dozen aftershocks were reported in the ensuing hours in the region — including a 4.0-magnitude quake early Friday evening, according to the USGS https://t.co/8POwOjZsoY
It takes quite a bit to rattle residents of New York City -- so much so, in fact, that not even a 4.8-magnitude earthquake can make them break their stride. Watch the footage 👉 https://t.co/0DPYdsqAR3 https://t.co/Eny4D6Hxt3
NYers SHAKE IT OFF Magnitude 4.8 N.J. quake gives area a rare jolt but there was little damage or disruption https://t.co/pKBjZWPbMZ New Yorkers react https://t.co/jYIFW1OnNl MTG calls earthquake ‘strong sign for America to repent’ https://t.co/Z2NzWaf9zP https://t.co/rfOzcNHrnx
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Aftershocks rattle U.S. northeast after rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake hits region https://t.co/JQNx5CpeLH
Walls shake on home CCTV as 4.8-magnitude earthquake strikes New Jersey https://t.co/s6Vrd5ZVm6 https://t.co/FS35NLUlyg
My NYC earthquake tweet has gone viral. I have to say today has me rethinking living in LA. Here we have an earthquake and people are like: “U feel that?” In NYC, people are whipping out witty one-liners like they are pitching monologue jokes for Colbert. https://t.co/6iNHvBS8S4