Magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes New York, New Jersey region

Caused surprise and panic. In the midst of the last UN diplomatic session, where members of the Security Council were gathered discussing the situation in Gaza, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook the New York region, in the city of the United States, on Friday. As revealed by the US Geological Survey (USGS), the epicenter of the quake was near Whitehouse, New Jersey. This is an area not used to seismic events, with few large earthquakes in its his…

New York hit by unusual earthquake

Millions of New Yorkers have been caught by surprise when the unusual rattle of an earthquake rippled through America's biggest city.

On Friday, an earthquake shook New York and the surrounding area. The earthquake was felt in several famous places, including the United Nations building and the Statue of Liberty.

Erdbeben der Stärke 4,8 in der Metropolregion New York

Ein leichtes Erdbeben und mehrere Nachbeben in New York haben zahlreiche Bewohner aufgeschreckt, aber offenbar keine Schäden angerichtet. Kurzzeitig gab es einen Start- und Landestopp für Flugzeuge. [mehr]

Quake Talk: Kent County Residents Share Their Experience

An earthquake in New Jersey quickly became the buzz around Kent County Friday morning.

Rhode Island residents feel New Jersey earthquake

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — An earthquake in New Jersey was felt all across the Northeast around 10:30am Friday meeting, including in Rhode Island. Coming in at 4.8 magnitude, it was one of the strongest seen in that area in more than 200 years. The last time an earthquake of this magnitude hit New Jersey was the 1700’s, and while events like this happen it’s definitely rare to feel it all the way in Providence. That light range is usually somethi…