Earthquake in Northeast

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake rattles the Northeast, felt in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, with no major damage reported. East Coast residents felt the earth move as the earthquake struck near Lebanon, New Jersey.

Key Points

  • Magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Lebanon, New Jersey
  • Felt by more than 42 million people
  • Strongest earthquake in New Jersey in over a century

Pros

  • No major damage reported
  • Emergency response teams activated quickly

Cons

  • Rare occurrence on the East Coast