People are saying they felt the earthquake in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, on April 5.
The U.S. Geological Survey stated. a 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, on April 5.
“M 4.7 – 7 km NNE of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey 2024-04-05 14:23:20 (UTC),” according to the site. A site that monitors earthquakes logged over 3,400 “felt reports” by 11 a.m. on the east coast. Reports of the earthquake flooded social media on the east coast with accounts of shaking houses and similar experiences.
Social media was filled with reports of the earthquake from people living on the east coast.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said, “A 4.8 magnitude quake hit west of Manhattan and was felt across New York. We're assessing impacts and any damage and will update the public throughout the day.” wrote on X. She added, “My team is evaluating impacts and any damage that may have occurred, and we will keep the public updated throughout the day.”
Here’s what you need to know:
People Reported Feeling the Effects of the New Jersey Earthquake Throughout the East Coast
People on social media said they felt the effects of the New Jersey earthquake in Philadelphia, across Pennsylvania, and in New York city and even Maryland. A man wrote on X, “Just felt the earth shake at work lol. The floor in my office was shaking like mad.”
The USGS also provided this information about the earthquake:
Location
uncertainty
40.683°N 74.753°W
± 2.1 km
Depth
uncertainty
5.0 km
± 6.1
Origin Time
2024-04-05 14:23:20.372 UTC
According to NBC News, earthquakes in the northeast U.S. are very rare, but they have occurred before. “Buffalo, New York, was hit by a 3.8-magnitude quake in February 2023 — the strongest recorded in the area in 40 years,” NBC News reported.
People Reacted to the New Jersey Earthquake With Shock & Then Humor
There were jokes, memes, and GIFS, although the earthquake caused a few scary moments for people.
“The epicenter was in nj but sure ‘nyc area’ earthquake. This is the ‘new york’ giants all over again,” wrote one man on X.
Another man wrote on X, “Alright California people, you can finally stop complaining about your inclement weather. NYC has EVERYTHING you have now, even earthquakes.”
A man wrote, “NYers — totally amateurish response to the earthquake. per Los Angeles rules, you’re supposed to passively mention how you were in the middle of your gym grindset while handling a call from investors when all of a sudden you, personally, were victimized by earth’s tectonic plates.”
