An earthquake shook the New York tristate area on Friday morning, sending residents across several states into a panic — or, at least, animated conversation at the water cooler.
The earthquake took place near Lebanon, New Jersey, the U.S. Geological Survey said. According to preliminary data from the USGS, the earthquake measured at 4.8 magnitude, and tremors were felt as far south as Charlotte, North Carolina, and as far north as Ottawa, Canada.
Residents in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania reported buildings shaking for several seconds.
New York and the Northeast experience earthquakes with surprising frequency, although not often of this magnitude. The strongest recorded earthquake to hit New York City was a 5.2-magnitude quake in 1884.
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