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Tremors were felt all across the Northeastern United States from [[Maryland]] to [[Maine]].<ref name=NBC/> Several buildings in both [[New York City]] and [[Philadelphia]] |
Tremors were felt all across the Northeastern United States from [[Maryland]] to [[Maine]].<ref name=NBC/> Several buildings in both [[New York City]] and [[Philadelphia]] – and on [[Long Island]] – were shaken.<ref name=Reuters>{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/us/magnitude-55-earthquake-strikes-new-york-new-jersey-emsc-2024-04-05/|title=Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits New York City region, USGS says|first1=Julia|last1=Harte|first2=Joseph|last2=Ax|date=April 5, 2024|access-date=April 5, 2024|website=[[Reuters]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff and wire reports |date=2024-04-05 |title=Magnitude 4.8 earthquake shakes Long Island and New York City areas |url=https://www.newsday.com/long-island/east-coast-earthquake-c15065 |access-date=2024-04-05 |website=Newsday |language=en}}</ref> The earthquake interrupted a meeting of the [[Security Council]] at the [[United Nations Headquarters]] in Manhattan,<ref name=Reuters/> and a performance at the [[New York Philharmonic]] was briefly delayed by an alert at 11:02 – despite being sent almost 40 minutes after the earthquakes were felt.<ref name=NYT/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Curbed |date=2024-04-05 |title=Yes, New York City Had an Earthquake Today |url=https://www.curbed.com/article/new-yorkers-reactions-earthquake-live-updates.html |access-date=2024-04-05 |website=Curbed |language=en}}</ref> A gas leak was reported in [[Rockland County, New York]].<ref name=NYT/> |
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Revision as of 16:45, 5 April 2024
UTC time | 2024-04-05 14:23:20 |
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USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | April 5, 2024 |
Local time | 10:23 AM |
Magnitude | ML4.8 |
Depth | 4.7 kilometres (2.9 mi) |
Epicenter | Tewksbury Township, New Jersey, U.S. 40°40′59″N 74°45′11″W / 40.683°N 74.753°W |
Areas affected | Northeastern United States |
Aftershocks | Mw 2.0 |
Casualties | 0[1] |
On April 5, 2024, an earthquake occurred in New Jersey. It had relatively minor impacts, with no major damage reported in New York or New Jersey.[2] The earthquake had a moment magnitude of 4.8 and a depth of 2.9 miles (4.7 km). Its epicenter was in Tewksbury Township, New Jersey at 40.683°N 74.753°W, which is about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Oldwick and 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Lebanon, along the Ramapo Fault.[3] The strong side of the quake was detected in portions of Hunterdon and Somerset counties, including the cities of Somerville, Bedminster, and Bridgewater.
According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake was the third-strongest to affect the New York region in recorded history.[4] It was the strongest earthquake to strike New Jersey and the New York region since the 5.3 Mfa 1783 New Jersey earthquake.[5][6]
Impact
Tremors were felt all across the Northeastern United States from Maryland to Maine.[7] Several buildings in both New York City and Philadelphia – and on Long Island – were shaken.[8][9] The earthquake interrupted a meeting of the Security Council at the United Nations Headquarters in Manhattan,[8] and a performance at the New York Philharmonic was briefly delayed by an alert at 11:02 – despite being sent almost 40 minutes after the earthquakes were felt.[2][10] A gas leak was reported in Rockland County, New York.[2]
Transportation
The Federal Aviation Administration paused flights at Newark Liberty International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport. Arrivals into LaGuardia Airport, Teterboro Airport, and Baltimore/Washington International Airport were delayed.[2] The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty International Airport was also evacuated.[11]
The PATCO Speedline temporarily suspended service for inspection "out of an abundance of caution."[7] Amtrak train speeds were restricted throughout the Northeast while railroad tracks were being inspected for damage. AirTrain Newark at the Newark Liberty International Airport was also closed for inspection.[2]
The Holland Tunnel was temporary closed for inspection.[8]
Aftershocks
An aftershock with a magnitude of 2.0 took place near Bedminster, New Jersey around 11:20 a.m. local time. According to the USGS, there is a 46% chance of an aftershock with a magnitude of 3 or higher within a week of the initial impact.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Millman, Jennifer; Maroney, Lauren (April 5, 2024). "Earthquake shakes NYC, Long Island". NBC New York. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f "Live Updates: 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles New York City and Northeast". The New York Times. April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ "M 4.8 - 7 km N of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey".
- ^ "USGS Earthquakes".
- ^ ""Today's 4.8 is the biggest earthquake with an epicenter in New Jersey since 1783, and the 3rd biggest on record."". BNO News. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ Holliday Smith, Rachel; Homenuk, John. "What to Know About NYC's Biggest Earthquake in 140 Years". The City. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ a b Chow, Denise (April 5, 2024). "Earthquake hits U.S. East Coast, shaking buildings from Philadelphia to Boston". NBC News. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ a b c Harte, Julia; Ax, Joseph (April 5, 2024). "Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits New York City region, USGS says". Reuters. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ Staff and wire reports (2024-04-05). "Magnitude 4.8 earthquake shakes Long Island and New York City areas". Newsday. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ Staff, Curbed (2024-04-05). "Yes, New York City Had an Earthquake Today". Curbed. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ Elassar, Ray; Sanchez, Alaa (April 5, 2024). "Earthquake rattles Northeast with shaking felt from New England to DC region". CNN. Retrieved April 5, 2024.