4.8-Magnitude Earthquake , Hits US East Coast.<br />NBC reports that the East Coast of the United States <br />was struck by an earthquake on April 5 <br />which was felt from Maryland to Maine.<br />According to the U.S. Geological Survey, <br />the earthquake struck just before 10:30 a.m. local <br />time and was measured at a 4.8-magnitude. .<br />There were no initial reports <br />of any major damage.<br />According to New York Governor <br />Kathy Hochul, the quake could<br />be felt across the state. .<br />My team is assessing impacts <br />and any damage that may have <br />occurred, and we will update <br />the public throughout the day, Kathy Hochul, New York Governor, via NBC.<br />New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy <br />said that the state's emergency <br />operations center had been activated.<br />New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy <br />said that the state's emergency <br />operations center had been activated.<br />As a result of the quake, the Port <br />Authority Transit Corp. suspended service <br />between Pennsylvania and New Jersey. .<br />Crews will inspect the integrity <br />of the line out of an abundance <br />of caution. Once inspection is <br />complete, service will resume. <br />No timeframe. Updates to follow, Port Authority Transit Corp. statement, via X.<br />Meanwhile, New York’s Metropolitan Transportation <br />Authority said service would not be impacted by the quake, <br />and teams would be inspecting train lines for damage.<br />NBC reports that earthquakes are a rare occurrence in <br />the Northeast, however in February of 2023, Buffalo, <br />New York, was struck by a 3.8-magnitude quake
