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New York: After Taiwan’s major earthquake, New York City experienced a minor earthquake on Friday, registering a magnitude of 4.8, with its epicentre located in neighbouring New Jersey, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. Residents in Brooklyn reported feeling the quake, with buildings shaking and cupboard doors rattling, according to sources.
At the United Nations headquarters in New York, a Security Council meeting discussing the situation in Gaza was briefly interrupted due to the tremor. Janti Soeripto, a representative from Save the Children, expressed surprise, asking, “Is that an earthquake?” during her speech at the UN.
Social media users from Philadelphia to New York and along Long Island shared their experiences of feeling the earthquake. The iconic Empire State Building reassured its followers on X account, stating, “I AM FINE.”
According to the USGS, the earthquake’s epicentre was near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, occurring just after 10:20 a.m. ET at a depth of 4.7 kilometres (2.9 miles).
Wow! A M4.8 struck in New Jersey this morning around 10:30 am local time. Shaking was widely felt from Maine to Washington D.C. Did you feel this earthquake? Share your experience here: https://t.co/xdohQbzpcq https://t.co/ADcDLsTp8b pic.twitter.com/bAjEbSgvwc
— USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) April 5, 2024
Indian Consulate In New York In Touch With Diaspora Members
The Consulate General of India in New York stated that it is in touch with members of the Indian diaspora. “No Indian national or member of diaspora is reported hurt so far. Any member of the Indian, US community affected by the earthquake may please DM us or write to us on madad.newyork@mea.gov.in,” it posted.
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake with epicenter near Readington, Hunterdon, County in New Jersey was felt in the region. @IndiainNewYork is in touch with members of the 🇮🇳 diaspora. No Indian national or member of diaspora is reported hurt so far.
Any member of the 🇮🇳🇺🇸 community…
— India in New York (@IndiainNewYork) April 5, 2024
