WORCESTER – The US Geological Survey (USGS) reports a 4.8 magnitude earthquake around 4.3 miles north of Whitehouse Station, NJ, in the area of Lebanon, NJ, at 10:23 AM. That is around 45 miles west of New York City and around 50 miles north of Philadelphia.
Residents across New England, including in Worcester County, have reported experiencing some movement resulting from the earthquake. Law enforcement agencies are aware of the event. Residents should refrain from calling 911 or other emergency services to only report feeling movement. Residents should not hesitate to report other emergencies.
See earthquake safety tips and other related information from the Massachusetts state government.
Wow! A M4.8 struck in New Jersey this morning around 10:30 am local time. Shaking was widely felt from Maine to Washington D.C. Did you feel this earthquake? Share your experience here: https://t.co/xdohQbzpcq https://t.co/ADcDLsTp8b pic.twitter.com/bAjEbSgvwc
— USGS Earthquakes (@USGS_Quakes) April 5, 2024
MEMA has received multiple reports of shaking across the Commonwealth. Our Local Coordinators are making outreach to communities to receive damage reports/requests for assistance. In an earthquake: drop, cover, hold on. More safety tips: https://t.co/243j5JyAHe https://t.co/LU5sDQFySC
— MEMA (@MassEMA) April 5, 2024
