Achi news desk-
New York: After Taiwan, America is now afraid The tremor struck New York City and the surrounding area shortly after 10:20 a.m. local time on Friday, the United States Geological Survey reported. The magnitude of this earthquake was 4.8 on the Richter scale, a moderate earthquake that shakes houses.
USGS reports pointed to the epicenter of the earthquake in Lebanon, New Jersey, about 80 km west of Manhattan. Tremors were reported in cities from Philadelphia to Boston. The source of the earthquake was 10 km deep in the ground
Meanwhile, European Seismology reported that the magnitude of the earthquake was 5.5 on the Richter scale.
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck New York and New Jersey. The earthquake was at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles) reports Reuters citing the European Mediterranean Seismological Center
— ANI (@ANI) April 5, 2024
Several airports on the east coast were closed immediately after the earthquake
The New York Police Department said there were no immediate reports of damage, but the earthquake caused panic at seven in the morning. Sirens blare across the city
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