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A rare earthquake shook the East Coast on Friday. The quake was centered in Lebanon, New Jersey, a town 50 miles west of New York City.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said that no damage has been reported in her state. Hochul added that people in the region should be prepared for potential aftershocks. Officials also announced that the Holland Tunnel would be temporarily held for inspections. Amtrak said it was implementing speed restrictions for trains in the region.
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