New York Witnesses Second Earthquake Of 4.0 Hours After 4.8 Magnitude Tremors Leaves The City Shaken

New York experienced a second earthquake hours after it rattled the city and its surrounding areas. According to reports, the second one was of magnitude 4.0. This came hours after the earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 on Friday, April 5 shook the city. The tremors originated in neighbouring New Jersey, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Initial assessments showed no injuries or property damage. In Brooklyn, buildings trembled, causing cupboards and fixtures to rattle. At the United Nations headquarters in New York, a Security Council meeting discussing the situation in Gaza briefly paused due to the seismic activity.

Social media users across Philadelphia, New York, and Long Island reported feeling the earthquake. The iconic Empire State Building assured its followers on social media that it was undamaged, stating, “I AM FINE.”

The earthquake occurred shortly before 10:30 a.m. ET and marked the most intense seismic event in the Northeast in over ten years according to USGS records. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of significant damage or casualties. Local and regional authorities initiated inspections to ensure the integrity of buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure.

Temporary ground stops were implemented at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey and John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City, as indicated by the Federal Aviation Administration’s website. Additionally, the Port Authority Transit Corp., responsible for rapid transit between Pennsylvania and New Jersey, temporarily suspended service following the earthquake.