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4.8 magnitude earthquake shakes New Jersey, New York: US Geological Survey
Authorities assessing 'impacts and any damage that may have occurred,' says New York governor
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05.04.2024 - Update : 06.04.2024
People wait outside after a 4.8 magnitude earthquake which shook the northeastern US states of New Jersey and New York, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), in United States on April 05, 2024. The epicenter was located 65 km west of New York, in the Lebanon region of the state of New Jersey, and was felt in an area of about 42 million people, the USGS said. No casualties or damage have been reported so far.
WASHINGTON
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook the northeastern US states of New Jersey and New York on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
"A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit west of Manhattan and has been felt throughout New York," New York Governor Kathy Hochul also said on X.
"My team is assessing impacts and any damage that may have occurred, and we will update the public throughout the day," she wrote.
No casualties or damage have been reported so far.
