Wed. Jul 3rd, 2024
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A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck New York City and surrounding areas on Friday.

The epicentre of the tremor was near Lebanon, New Jersey, about 40 miles (64km) west of New York City.

It’s the region’s most significant earthquake in decades.

New York’s governor, Kathy Hochul, said that infrastructure in the area was being reviewed.

The city’s mayor, Eric Adams, added: “We do not have any reports of major impacts or injuries”.

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