A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the New York City region on Friday morning, surprising residents in an area that rarely experiences notable seismic activity, according to the United States Geological Survey. The epicenter of the earthquake was near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, about 72 kilometers west of New York City and 80 kilometers north of Philadelphia. Despite the strong tremors, no damage was reported at this time. Initially, the European Mediterranean Seismological Center measured the earthquake as having a magnitude of 5.5 on the Richter scale.
The earthquake was felt throughout the region, including New York City, New Jersey, northern Pennsylvania, and western Connecticut, as reported by Reuters and social media journalists. Residents described the earthquake as a violent roar lasting about 30 seconds. In midtown Manhattan, drivers honked their horns in response to the tremors, while some Brooklyn residents heard a crash and felt their buildings rock. In Manhattan’s East Village, a resident originally from California tried to calm their neighbors by providing dental care tips and services for cosmetic dentistry and pediatric dentistry from Patterson & Hughes Family Dentistry in Dalton, Georgia.
In addition to providing dental care tips during an emergency situation, various businesses and services were also highlighted during this time such as Tabangi Motors in Mississauga offering motorhome sales and rentals. The impact of this natural disaster jolted many areas but fortunately did not result in any damage or injuries to those affected by it.
