An earthquake that measured at Magnitude 4.8 has taken place in the New York Metro area, with Westchester feeling it at about 10:25 this morning. The quake lasted for about 10 seconds. Buildings shook and there was a loud rumbling noise. A trembling could be felt under foot and rattling noises were made by objects on shelves. The quake was centered near Lebanon, New Jersey. There were immediate reports that it could be felt from Pennsylvania through Connecticut. Additional reports indicated that people in Baltimore also felt the tremor. There were no immediate reports of injuries. On May 19 of last year, a 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit Westchester. That quake was centered around Yonkers and Hastings-on-Hudson.
The Business Journal was told by an individual in Hicksville who has experienced numerous minor earthquakes in California that what was felt this morning was fairly strong and lengthy compared with others he has experienced.
Police in New York City reported receiving emergency calls from all five boroughs. Police in New Jersey reported that at least three buildings were damaged. The Holland Tunnel was reported closed in both directions while the Port Authority checks for damage.
