Around 10:20am this morning, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake that originated near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, about 40 miles west of New York City, shook up New York areas.
Lasting about 10 seconds, the event was unexpected and has sent folks into a frenzy, with many taking to X to discuss their shock and panic.
The 4.8 magnitude tremor happened around 10:23 am and affected the area all around New Jersey. On X, people in Baltimore and Philadelphia reported feeling the shock.
The largest earthquake to hit the area happened back in 1884, boasting a magnitude of approximately 5.0.
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