According to the U.S. Geological Survey, an earthquake attacked the East Coast on Friday, causing buildings to shake from Maryland to Maine.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The quake struck before 10:30 a.m. ET, with its epicenter near Lebanon, New Jersey.
According to USGS records, the earthquake was the strongest recorded in the Northeast in more than a decade.
Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of any fatalities or major destruction.
Local and regional officials from cities impacted said inspections had been conducted to ensure that bridges, buildings, and other infrastructure were not damaged.
Mayor of Lebanon, New Jersey, James Pittinger, said the quake was “the craziest thing I’ve ever experienced.”
He also explained he had not received reports of any serious damage so far.
A 4.8-magnitude temblor is not a major quake, but even a minor shaking can cause damage on the East Coast.
