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New Jersey and New York City felt a 4.0 magnitude aftershock hours after an earthquake jolted the region on Friday morning, April 5.
The aftershock struck about 7km (4.3 miles) southwest of Gladstone, N.J., per theU.S. Geological Survey, which classified it as a “notable quake” onX(formerly Twitter). Gladstone is roughly 50 miles from Manhattan.
The quake rumbled through NYC and New Jersey around 6 p.m. local time, perThe New York Times.
Local officials advised residents to stay indoors and alert police if they are hurt. They noted that so far, there are no “major damage reports," the outlet added.
According to theU.S. Geological Survey, there’s a 78% chance of a 3.0-magnitude aftershock in the next week, and a 16% chance of a 4.0-magnitude aftershock. The USGS advised residents of the areas to be ready for more earthquakes.
The Empire State Building’s official X account cautiously tweeted, “NOT AGAIN” to which Uber’s account replied, “coming to check on you!”
On Friday morning, arare 4.8-magnitude earthquakewas felt across the East Coast, officials said.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was centered near Lebanon, New Jersey. Theearthquake struckjust before 10:30 a.m. local time.
Citing state data,NBC Newsreported that the earthquake was the strongest in the state in almost 250 years. It was also the strongest earthquake to strike the East Coast since a 5.8-magnitude earthquake hit Virginia in 2011.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said in a news conference, perCBS News, that while there are concerns about aftershocks, “New Yorkers should go about their normal day. First responders are working to make sure the city’s safe.”
Meanwhile, the quakeimpacted travelin New York City and New Jersey. Flights in the New York metro area were temporarily grounded, and the Holland Tunnel was closed for inspection, according to theNew York Post. The temporary groundings at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport and Newark Airport in New Jersey resulted in delays of up to 45 minutes,The New York Timesreported.
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source: people.com
