A 4.8 magnitude earthquake rocked the Northeast Friday morning, shaking buildings from Philadelphia to New Jersey to New York City to Connecticut to Westchester, New York.
The earthquake was centered near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Reports of injuries were not immediately clear.
John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport are all on a ground stop while runways are inspected for damage.
Con Edison said there are no reports of outages or damage.
There is no damage or service disruption to New York City’s subway system, according to the MTA.
The New York City mayor’s office said there’s no immediate reports of damage in the city but crews are still assessing the impacts.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the quake was felt throughout New York.
“My team is assessing impacts and any damage that may have occurred, and we will update the public throughout the day,” she wrote on social media.
Per: ABC
Viral Video Sparks Outrage After White Mother Calls Biracial Son the N-Word
A viral video showing a white mother allegedly calling her biracial son the N-word has sparked outrage across social media. The disturbing clip has ignited heated conversations about racism within families, parenting, and the emotional impact hateful language can have…
White House Shooting Sparks Lockdown and Massive Security Response
Saturday night chaos erupted near the White House after a gunman opened fire at a Secret Service checkpoint, triggering an immediate lockdown and massive law enforcement response. Authorities identified the suspect as 21-year-old Nasire Best of Maryland, who was later…
✈️ TSA Quietly Updates Marijuana Policy for Air Travelers — Here’s What You Need to Know
The TSA quietly updated parts of its marijuana policy, sparking major online debate about whether passengers can now fly with weed. While some medical cannabis products may now be permitted under certain conditions, recreational marijuana laws still vary by state…
Leave a comment