2024 New Jersey earthquake
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| UTC time | 2024-04-05 14:23:20 |
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| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | April 5, 2024 |
| Local time | 10:23 |
| Magnitude | ML4.8 |
| Epicenter | Tewksbury Township, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Areas affected | Northeastern United States |
| Casualties | 0[1] |
On April 5, 2024, an earthquake occurred in New Jersey. It had relatively minor impacts, with no major damage reported in New York or New Jersey.[2] The earthquake had a magnitude of 4.8, a depth of 4.7 km, and its epicenter was 40.683°N 74.753°W, in Tewksbury Township, New Jersey, which is about 1 mile north of Oldwick and 5 miles east of Lebanon, along the Ramapo Fault.[3]
According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake is the third-strongest to affect the New York region in recorded history.[4] It was the strongest earthquake to strike New Jersey and the New York region since the 5.3 Mfa 1783 New Jersey earthquake.[5][6][improper synthesis?]
Impact
Buildings in New York City were lightly shaken.[7] Tremors were felt all across the Northeast from Maryland to Maine.[8]
Commercial
The PATCO Speedline temporarily suspended service.[8]
Transportation
The Federal Aviation Administration paused flights at Newark Liberty International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport.[9]
See also
References
- ^ Millman, Jennifer; Maroney, Lauren (April 5, 2024). "Earthquake shakes NYC, Long Island". NBC New York. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ "4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles New York City and Beyond".
- ^ "M 4.8 - 7 km N of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey".
- ^ "USGS Earthquakes".
- ^ Kim, Won-Young (1999). "Largest Earthquakes Near New York City". www.ldeo.columbia.edu. Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ ""Today's 4.8 is the biggest earthquake with an epicenter in New Jersey since 1783, and the 3rd biggest on record."". BNO News. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ Harte, Julia; Ax, Joseph (April 5, 2024). "Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits New York City region, USGS says". Reuters. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ a b Chow, Denise (April 5, 2024). "Earthquake hits U.S. East Coast, shaking buildings from Philadelphia to Boston". NBC News. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
- ^ "The F.A.A. paused flights at Newark Liberty International Airport and John F. Kennedy Airport as of 11 a.m."
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