By Jess Jones
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake hit New York City and the surrounding area onFriday morning, eastern daylight time.
The US Geological Survey agency reported a quake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7-4.8, quake centred near Lebanon, New Jersey, 40 miles west of New York City.
The Fire Department of New York said there were no initial reports of damage, according to Associated Press.
Residents reported they felt shakes across the Eastern Seaboard and people in Baltimore, Philadelphia and other areas also reported feeling the ground move.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul posted on X that her team was assessing impacts and potential damage.
New York last experienced a significant earthquake in 1884.
Earlier this week, Taiwan experienced its biggest earthquake in 25 years.
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