The aftershocks of the 4.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the US east coast on Friday morning were felt throughout New York City and its environs.
Source. This was reported by the BBC.
The epicentre of the aftershocks was located near Lebanon, New Jersey, about 64 km west of New York City.
The extent of the damage to New York and surrounding areas is not specified, and the city's fire department is currently assessing the consequences.
Earthquakes on the east coast of America are rare, and this is the most powerful one to hit New York in recent decades – there have been no earthquakes of this magnitude in the area for 40 years.
In 1983, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Newcomb in upstate New York.
Social media users reported that the quake was felt from Philadelphia to New York and east along the coast to Boston.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said that there are no reports of serious consequences of today's earthquake.
"While we have no reports of serious impacts at this time, we are still assessing," he tweeted, later clarifying that New Yorkers are safe and can continue to go about their normal business.
"First responders are working to keep the city safe," he said.
Several New York airports have suspended operations due to the earthquake. Flights have been suspended at John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Airport in New Jersey. Delays are also being experienced at New York's LaGuardia Airport.
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul stressed the seriousness of today's earthquake, but noted that no "life-threatening situations" have been identified so far, and her team is inspecting the state's infrastructure.