An hour after the initial impact, a 2.0 aftershock struck west of Bedminster, N.J. Before Friday evening's 3.8, there were several earlier in the day. There were multiple aftershocks after the earthquake hit. The USGS said the impact was felt all the way from Maine to Washington, D.C. The impact was felt throughout the Tri-State Area, as well as in Philadelphia and as far away as Baltimore. Videos captured various views of the moment the earthquake hit. Walls rattled and shelves shook throughout the area. It struck 4.7 kilometers below the surface and was centered in Readington Township, N.J., about 40 miles west of New York City, according to the U.S. The quake hit at approximately 10:23 a.m., startling everyone. Kathy Hochul said there were no immediate reports of significant damage after that aftershock, which came on the heels of Friday morning's 4.8 magnitude earthquake - one of the largest quakes to hit the region in a century. Seismologists said aftershocks could continue for a week. It was initially reported to be 4.0 magnitude, but was later confirmed to be 3.8. It struck 9.7 kilometers deep and was felt as far away as Long Island, where there were reports of houses shaking. NEW YORK - New York City and its surrounding area were hit by a significant earthquake and multiple aftershocks Friday.Ī 3.8 magnitude aftershock hit 37 miles west of New York City near Gladstone, New Jersey, around 6 p.m. Earthquake, aftershocks shake New York, New Jersey: 4/5 11 p.m.
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