Donald Trump’s golf course in New Jersey was rocked by a magnitude 2.0 aftershock of the 4.8 earthquake that struck the Northeast on Friday morning, and residents warned the tremors could last a week.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8, centered near Lebanon, New Jersey, about 50 miles west of New York City, at 10:23 a.m.
Trump National Golf Club Bedminster was at the epicenter of the earthquake and was hit by an aftershock hours later; It is unclear if the club suffered any damage.
There are no initial reports of threats to life across the Northeast, but the USGS said there is a 46 percent chance of another earthquake with a magnitude of 3.0 or higher in the next week.
Governor Kathy Hochul gave an update shortly before noon saying, “This is one of the largest earthquakes on the East Coast that has occurred in the last century.”
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck the densely populated New York City metropolitan area shortly before 11 a.m. Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Trump’s golf course in New Jersey was hit by a magnitude 2.0 aftershock just hours after the initial quake.
An emergency alert came shortly after 11 a.m. EST, about 40 minutes after the earthquake struck New Jersey.
Video shared on social networks showed the moment the earthquake was felt during a United Nations Security Council
The agency reported an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7, centered near Lebanon, New Jersey.
She said His office is in contact with all relevant agencies to monitor any damage and concerns about the structural integrity and that the White House has offered help.
The New York Fire Department said there were no initial reports of damage and no injuries have been reported so far, but the FAA ordered ground stops at John F. Kennedy and Newark international airports.
Trump frequents his New Jersey golf club, which he bought in 2002, and was even nicknamed the ‘Summer White House’ during his presidency for how often he stayed there.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said: ‘All of us have felt in one way or another the earthquake that hit our city around 10:23 this morning, we felt the impact of this magnitude 4 earthquake, 7.
‘This is an evolving situation, we are always concerned about aftershocks after an earthquake.
‘First responders are working to ensure the city is safe. “Earthquakes don’t happen every day in New York, so this can be extremely traumatic.”
He added: ‘Our preliminary reports do not indicate any major human safety or infrastructure issues due to the earthquake. We are conducting extensive inspections of critical areas.
‘I encourage New Yorkers to check on their loved ones to make sure they are okay. “Not only because of the infrastructure situation, but because this can be extremely traumatic.”
People in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Connecticut and other areas of the Northeast reported shaking. The tremors that lasted about 20 seconds were felt more than 200 miles away, near the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border.
Social media users have shared posts about the earthquake, which was also felt in New Jersey, Virginia and Philadelphia.
In a video from New Jersey, a dog suddenly sits up, seconds before the rooms shake violently and his belongings fall.
In midtown Manhattan, the usual cacophony of traffic grew louder as motorists honked their horns on momentarily shaking streets.
Some Brooklyn residents heard a thunderous sound and their building shook. In an apartment building in Manhattan’s East Village, a resident of California, an area more prone to earthquakes, calmed nervous neighbors.
In a video from New Jersey, a dog suddenly sits up, seconds before the room shakes violently
Governor Hochul gave an update shortly before noon saying her office is in contact with all relevant agencies to monitor any damage and concerns about structural integrity.
People in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Connecticut and other areas of the Northeast reported shaking. Tremors lasting several seconds were felt more than 200 miles away, near the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border.
The earthquake was also felt in New Jersey, Virginia and Philadelphia.
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul said: “A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck western Manhattan and was felt throughout New York.
“My team is assessing the impacts and any damage that may have occurred, and we will update the public throughout the day.”
Authorities have not identified any life-threatening situations, but have asked police teams to be alert.
Hochul added: “We’re going to continue to take this seriously.” Everyone should continue to take this seriously; if there is an aftershock, people are encouraged to take cover and cover their necks.’
“Please stay away from buildings, especially our skyscrapers.”
President Biden has been briefed about the earthquake, according to the White House.
Megyn Kelly posted on X that she felt it in Connecticut.
‘Did we just have an earthquake? (In CT),’ she wrote.
Actress Busy Phillips also posted about feeling the shaking in New York: “like guys.” I think there was an earthquake in New York.’
Oscar winner Jessica Chastain wrote: ‘Did we just have an earthquake?! NEW YORK’
Don Lemon added: ‘Just had an #earthquake in New York. Did you feel it?’
Meanwhile, the Empire State Building’s X account posted: “I’m fine.”
A spokesman for New York Mayor Eric Adams said: “In the event of an aftershock, drop to the ground, cover your head and neck, and take additional cover under solid furniture, next to an interior wall, or in a doorway.” We will update the public very soon with additional updates.”
A New Yorker shared an image of a crack left by the earthquake in his wall
Content creator Oceane was livestreaming when he felt the tremor in New York.
Player Lil Scam was recording when he felt the ground shake
A musician shared images of the moment he felt the earthquake in New York
The earthquake was recorded by the seismograph at the Sea Lab Marine Science Education Center in New Bedford.
A video shared on social media showed the moment the earthquake was felt during a United Nations Security Council.
Astoria, Queens, experienced a 1.7 magnitude earthquake in January.
Experts had previously warned that an earthquake in New York had been long expected.
The city of 8.5 million people is not considered an earthquake hotspot, but all five boroughs are plagued by faults that could topple dozens of buildings.
New York statistically experiences an earthquake like that every 100 years and the last one was in 1884, so it was about time for another one.