An earthquake of 4.8 magnitude struck the New York and New Jersey areas on Friday morning, April 6. The U.S. Geological Survey said that the unprecedented earthquake shook the residents of the east coast.The epicentre of the earthquake was located at Tewksbury in central New Jersey, 40 miles away from the city of New York. With a depth of 4.7 kilometres, it took place at 10:20 a.m. local time. According to the USGS, a noticeable aftershock of magnitude 4 occurred at 5:59 p.m.There was no massive destruction or loss of life however, the earthquake was one of the strongest in history. This is one of the largest earthquakes on the East Coast in the last century, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said at a news conference.New York City officials have asked the residents to take shelter under furniture if they feel any aftershocks. The earthquake was captured live by several people. Witness the earthquake live on recording!This streamer was live when the #earthquake hit the upstate NY, Long Island, East Coast, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut region.pic.twitter.com/F1vc8y5VJh— War Reporter (@zaynfinds) April 5, 2024This YouTube streamer was live when the earthquake hit and captured the tremors on tape.Holy shit! Holy shit! - Video filmed by Brian in Middlesex NJ shows the house shaking and terrified dog jumping off the couch. as the earthquake hit the area. #earthquake pic.twitter.com/mcODN6NC5j— Oliya Scootercaster 🛴 (@ScooterCasterNY) April 5, 2024In a video shot in a house as the earthquake hits, the house is seen shaking and the scared dog jumping.Earthquake caught on camera on Long Island, NY 🙂 pic.twitter.com/WJ3JFqQYRC— Josh (@The4thGenGamer) April 5, 2024During a live stream of a YouTuber in Long Island, NY, the earthquake was recorded, capturing the computer and other equipment shaking.🚨 Footages of the M4.8 Earthquake that happened todayBiggest Earthquake to hit NYC in 140 yearsThere was a second Earthquake moments ago#Nyc #NewyorkEarthquake #Ny #Newyork #NewJersey #Missouri #StLouis #Arkansas #April8 #RyanGarcia pic.twitter.com/l65HGDmmWm— T R U T H P O L E (@Truthpolex) April 5, 2024The video captured at different places shows the New York buildings shaking and kids taking shelter under classroom furniture while at school.Cracks in the road following an #earthquake in Union NJ pic.twitter.com/6izGeck1uS— Oliya Scootercaster 🛴 (@ScooterCasterNY) April 5, 2024A video captures cracks on roads due to the earthquake.#NOW Newark NJ neighbors DISPLACED after #earthquake caused unstable structures, resulting in two buildings leaning towards each other.Video by G. Dano Desk@freedomnews.tv to license pic.twitter.com/cAuZfjM6P3— Oliya Scootercaster 🛴 (@ScooterCasterNY) April 5, 2024A news report captured two buildings leaning towards each other after the earthquake.
