New York suffers 4.8 magnitude earthquake
New York, New Jersey and other surrounding states in the region are on high alert after an earthquake rattled parts of United States’ Northeast.
The earthquake in preliminary analysis is said to be 4.8 magnitude according to local authorities. The impact was felt from Philadelphia to NewYork, local reports said.
The incident has delayed flights initially scheduled for Friday morning, EDT but New York City Mayor Eric Adams has asked residents to go about their normal day.
His comments follow those of New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who has encouraged residents to remain alert and take safety measures.
“New Yorkers are not accustomed to having earthquakes in our state,” Ms Hochul said. “Everyone should continue to take this seriously.”
“If there is an aftershock, people are encouraged to drop and cover and to hold, drop to the floor, cover your neck, and hold onto something that is sturdy,” she added.
No casualty has been recorded in the incident.
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