Northeast Earthquake

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake hit the northeast, felt from Washington, DC, to New York City to Maine. 18 aftershocks followed, with a 74% chance of magnitude 3 aftershocks in the next week. Minimal damage reported, no injuries. Video shows earthquake interrupting UN meeting. Experts say not powerful enough to pose a threat to most buildings.

Earthquake Strikes East Coast of the United States

An earthquake of 4.8 magnitude struck the East Coast of the United States near Lebanon, New Jersey, causing buildings to shake. There were no major destruction or fatalities reported. Local and regional officials launched inspections to ensure infrastructure safety. Earthquakes are rare in the Northeast but can still cause damage due to lack of preparedness. The quake affected transportation services and airports temporarily. The Northeast region experiences earthquakes due to a shallow fault system, with this being one of the largest in recent history. The incident is not related to the earthquake in Taiwan.