Earthquake hits New Jersey, shakes New York City
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According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake measured a magnitude of 4.8, with its epicenter located just northeast of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey.
By Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi
A rare earthquake has struck New Jersey, causing buildings to shake in New York City and its surrounding regions.
According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake measured a magnitude of 4.8, with its epicenter located just northeast of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey.
The tremor briefly interrupted a UN Security Council meeting on Gaza at its New York headquarters.
In Brooklyn, buildings experienced shaking, causing cupboard doors and fixtures to rattle.
The earthquake occurred around 10:20 local time (15:20 GMT), with no reports of significant damage.
On social media, users from Philadelphia to New York and along the eastern coast reported feeling the quake.
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