New York city hit by 4.8 magnitude earthquake

An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 was observed in New York and New Jersey. Other media even talk about a force of 5.5. The quake would also have been felt in the neighboring states of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Connecticut.

The earthquake is said to have occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, with an epicenter in the state of New Jersey. This is evident from data from the US Geological Survey, which closely monitors earthquakes.

Several reports were received from citizens in New York City who felt the earthquake, but according to the fire department, there were no reports of casualties or damage yet. Residents of the city also received a notification of the earthquake on their smartphones.