Tremors were reported in many areas
Update 11:48am: Governor Hochul holds a press conference to discuss the earthquake
Join me live as I provide an update on the earthquake that was just felt throughout New York: https://t.co/Z32zfeR36y
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) April 5, 2024
Update 11:09am: We're getting reports that the tremors were felt as far north as Queensbury and Gloversville
Update 10:59am: Governor Hochul says the earthquake was felt throughout New York State
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit west of Manhattan and has been felt throughout New York.
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) April 5, 2024
My team is assessing impacts and any damage that may have occurred, and we will update the public throughout the day.
Update 10:48am: The US Geological Survey confirms a 4.8 Magnitude struck in the New Jersey town of Lebanon.
If you just felt your house or building shake, you're not alone. Sometime between 10 and 10:30, there were a number of reports from around the area, as well as parts of New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Developing.
