Quake in New York: A 4.7 magnitude earthquake in New Jersey was felt throughout the city

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake shook the states of New York It is New Jersey this Friday, according to the geological center of U.S (USGS).

The agency reported a tremor with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8, with an epicenter close to Lebanon, New Jerseyabout 75 miles west of New York.

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The tremor, which lasted several seconds, could be felt throughout the Big Apple, from Brooklyn until the Bronx or Manhattanas confirmed by EFE and numerous internet users on social media.

The governor of New York, Kathy Hochulobserved in X that the earthquake “it shook western Manhattan and was felt throughout New York”.

“My team is assessing the impacts and any damage that may have occurred and we will update the public throughout the day.” he added Hochul.

The city’s fire department New York He told EFE that, until now, they have not been registered “serious incidents”, and that the authorities continue to “monitor” the city.

In turn, the Mayor’s team New York They indicated in X that they currently do not have any impact report and that they are evaluating the situation.

“In the event of an aftershock, lie on the floor, cover your head and neck and take additional protection under a blanket. solid furniturenext to an interior wall or a door”warns the deputy mayor of communications in X, Fabien Levy.

In this social network, there were many residents of New York It is New Jersey who indicated that he felt the tremor for a few seconds, to the point that the earthquake label is among the X trends.

X’s account of the mythical skyscraper of Empire State buildingAs a joke, he posted the following message: “I AM FINE” (I am fine).

Source: Elcomercio

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