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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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/04/05/us/earthquake-new-york|title=4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles New York City and Beyond}}</ref> The earthquake had a magnitude of 4.8, a depth of 4.7 km, and its epicenter was 40.683°N 74.753°W, which is about 5 miles east of [[Lebanon, New Jersey]], along the [[Ramapo Fault]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/at00sbh3yv/executive|title=M 4.8 - 7 km N of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey |
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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/04/05/us/earthquake-new-york|title=4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles New York City and Beyond}}</ref> The earthquake had a magnitude of 4.8, a depth of 4.7 km, and its epicenter was 40.683°N 74.753°W, which is about 5 miles east of [[Lebanon, New Jersey]], along the [[Ramapo Fault]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/at00sbh3yv/executive|title=M 4.8 - 7 km N of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey |
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It was the strongest earthquake to strike New Jersey and the New York region since the 5.3 Mfa [[1783 New Jersey earthquake]].<ref name="Lamont99">{{cite web |last1=Kim |first1=Won-Young |title=Largest Earthquakes Near New York City |url=https://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/LCSN/big-ny-eq.html |website=www.ldeo.columbia.edu |publisher=[[Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory]] of [[Columbia University]] |access-date=5 April 2024 |date=1999}}</ref>{{synthesis inline}} |
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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 | near Lebanon, 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, which is about 5 miles east of Lebanon, New Jersey, along the Ramapo Fault.[3]
Impact
Buildings in New York City were lightly shaken.[4] Tremors were felt from Maryland to Maine.[5]
Commercial
The PATCO Speedline temporarily suspended service.[5]
Transportation
The
John F. Kennedy Airport.[6]
See also
- Earthquake activity in the New York City area
References
Wikisource has original text related to this article:
- ^ 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".
- ^ https://www.reuters.com/world/us/magnitude-55-earthquake-strikes-new-york-new-jersey-emsc-2024-04-05/
- ^ 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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