On Friday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) reported a magnitude 5.5 earthquake striking New York and New Jersey, with a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles).
New York Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed the earthquake’s impact, stating that her team is currently evaluating any damage and effects across the state. Updates will be provided to the public throughout the day.
Deputy Mayor of New York City, Fabien Levy, mentioned that there have been no notable reports of the earthquake’s impact on the city.
After the earthquake in New York, a Security Council meeting concerning the situation in Gaza was briefly halted at the United Nations.
Janti Soeripto, a spokeswoman for Save the Children, paused during her speech and asked, “Was that an earthquake?”
On social media, individuals shared experiencing tremors from Long Island eastward to Philadelphia and up to New York.
The iconic Empire State Building reassured its followers with a post on its X account: “I AM FINE.”
