A rare earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale shook the East Coast, with its epicenter in Lebanon, New Jersey. The quake was felt in and around New York City and Philadelphia, causing minor disruptions and delays in transportation. No damage has been reported so far, but officials are warning of potential aftershocks.
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 . The U.S. Geological Survey has gone back and forth about whether the earthquake measured 4.8 or 4.7, settling on 4.8 for now. Regardless of the size, it was felt in and around New York City and Philadelphia . 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. The Federal Aviation Administration said that travelers can expect delays of 30-45 minutes at New York City's major airports due to the earthquake. 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. According to the USGS, Friday's earthquake was the strongest to be centered in New Jersey since 178
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