4.8 magnitude earthquake hits northeast

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Northeast corridor, affecting states like New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Maryland, according to CNN. Residents reported feeling the ground shake, with some hearing booming sounds and feeling buildings shake.

The New York City Fire Department said the quake hit about 10:30 a.m., with the department receiving reports of shaking buildings.

“We are responding to calls and evaluating structural stability,” the department said in a statement. “There are no major incidents at this time.”

The epicenter was just northeast of Lebanon, New Jersey, less than 50 miles west of New York City, according to the USGS.

Despite the rare occurrence of earthquakes in the area, experts assure residents that there is no cause for alarm. Check out the reactions from the earthquake:

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