1. The East Coast experienced a rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake on Friday morning.
2. The US Geological Survey warned of aftershocks in the region.
3. New York City was hit with an aftershock Friday evening, as confirmed by the USGS.
On a Friday morning, the East Coast was surprised by a rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake, with aftershocks predicted to follow. The US Geological Survey issued a warning about potential aftershocks in the region. By Friday evening, New York City experienced an aftershock, confirmed by the USGS.
Just hours after the initial earthquake, New York City felt the aftershock. The NYC Emergency Management Agency reported feeling shaking at their facility around 6 p.m. local time. The USGS also confirmed the occurrence of the aftershock. A seismologist from the USGS had previously warned that the East Coast could experience aftershocks in the “two or three range” following the initial earthquake.
The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 4.8, was unusual for the region and was felt across the tristate area, from Norfolk, Virginia, to Boston and Maine. Reports suggest that this may have been the largest earthquake felt in New Jersey in about 250 years. As this is a developing story, further information will be updated as it becomes available.