In New York, Philadelphia, and Boston, an earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale shook buildings for a few seconds, but caused no damage. The tremor was felt at the UN headquarters in Manhattan, where the work of the Security Council addressing the situation in Gaza paused briefly before resuming. Residents in the New York area received alerts on their cell phones urging them to stay indoors and call 911 if needed.
During the earthquake, Vasily Nebenzya, the Russian representative at the UN Security Council, was speaking when it occurred. After a momentary pause, Vanessa Frazier of Malta downplayed the situation and signaled a return to the discussion on Gaza. Meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams reassured citizens that there were no reports of infrastructure damage or injuries and urged New Yorkers to continue their day as usual despite the quake.
Newark International Airport in New Jersey reopened with flight delays of around 45 minutes for planes bound for it. The air traffic controllers were evacuated from the control tower during the earthquake and moved to a nearby structure for safety measures. Students in many schools were temporarily removed from classrooms as a safety precaution due to the effects of the quake.
In conclusion, while some areas experienced an earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale, no significant damage was caused by it. The effects of it were felt at various locations including UN headquarters in Manhattan where they paused briefly before resuming their discussion on Gaza. The Russian representative Vasily Nebenzya spoke during it while Mayor Eric Adams reassured citizens that there were no reports of infrastructure damage or injuries after it happened in New York area.
