An earthquake shakes New York The earthquake's magnitude reached 4.8

a A 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook New York and New Jersey Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

The agency reported an earthquake with an initial magnitude of 4.8 The epicenter was near Lebanon, New Jersey, about 75 miles west of New York.

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he The tremor, which lasted several seconds, was felt throughout the cityfrom Brooklyn to the Bronx or Manhattan, according to the testimonies of many Internet users.

“My team is evaluating the impacts And any damage that may have occurred, we will update the public throughout the day,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said on social media X.

The New York City Fire Department indicated this No “major incidents” were recorded.The authorities continue to “monitor” the city.

Meanwhile, the New York Mayor's Office in X indicated that they do not have it at the moment No impact report And they are assessing the situation.

“If an aftershock occurs, lie on the ground and cover your head and neck “And take additional shelter under a solid piece of furniture, next to an interior wall or in a door,” warns Deputy Mayor of Communications, Fabian Levy, in X.

On this social network, many residents of New York and New Jersey indicated that they felt the earthquake for a few seconds, so much so that naming the earthquake became an X-trend.

X account of the legendary skyscraper Royal County BuildingHe jokingly posted the following message: “I'm fine.”

Video of the New York earthquake

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