New York City just felt the impacts of a 4.8 magnitude earthquake with an epicenter of Lebanon, New Jersey. @NYCMayor is being briefed. While we do not have any reports of major impacts at this time, we’re still assessing the impact.
In case of an aftershock, drop to the floor, cover your head and neck, and take additional cover under a solid piece of furniture, next to an interior wall, or in a doorway. We will be updating the public very soon with additional updates.
@NYCMayorsOffice Send everyone home early ppl are terrified & in extreme panic mode
@NYCMayorsOffice @NYPDnews I was in the doorway for that whole thing! #notmyfirstearthquake
@NYCMayorsOffice Felt the aftershock a few minutes ago, scary #earthquakeNY #earthquakes #aftershock
@NYCMayorsOffice @RepAOC 4.8 is a big nothing!
@NYCMayorsOffice It was a 4.8 on the Richter scale… it could barely spill a glass of water. Stop trying to panic the people!