An earthquake, which happened on Friday morning in the heavily populated New York City metropolitan area, was felt by people in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
Tony Callaio, a resident of West Pittston and correspondent for the Pittston Dispatch, said, "While I was sitting at my desk working, all my monitors started shaking."
Callaio also mentioned that his daughter, who lives in Scranton, also felt the earthquake.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported a quake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7, located near Lebanon, New Jersey. The Fire Department of New York stated that there were no initial reports of damage.
In midtown Manhattan, the usual noise of traffic increased as drivers honked their horns on momentarily vibrating streets. Some Brooklyn residents heard a loud sound and felt their building shake. In an apartment building in Manhattan’s East Village, a resident from earthquake-prone California reassured nervous neighbors.
Residents in Baltimore, Philadelphia, and other areas also said they felt the ground shake.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul posted on X that her team was evaluating impacts and any potential damage.
