Some Of The Internet's Best Reactions to That 4.7 Earthquake in NYC

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Jane LaCroix is a Newsweek writer based in Miami, FL. Her focus is reporting on U.S. celebrity news and viral trends. She has in depth knowledge of celebrity and internet culture and has covered entertainment news extensively. Jane joined Newsweek in 2024 from Ranker and had previously worked at People and HollywoodLife. She is a graduate of Fitcburg State University in Fitchburg, MA. You can get in touch with Jane by emailing j.lacroix@newsweek.com. Languages: English.


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Friday morning, April 5, saw an unusual seismic event in the New York City area. A 4.7-magnitude earthquake centered near Lebanon, New Jersey, sent tremors through parts of the Big Apple, Long Island, Connecticut, and New Jersey around 10:23 a.m., as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Despite the widespread shaking, no damage has been reported thus far.

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Dusk view of New York city's lower Manhattan skyline, with the One World Trade Center skyscraper, as seen from Jersey City on March 27, 2024. NYC recently felt an earthquake that originated near Lebanon, New... CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images

Both New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Adams have received updates regarding the situation. Governor Hochul assured the public on X, stating, "My team is assessing impacts and any damage that may have occurred, and we will update the public throughout the day."

It's safe to say New Yorkers had a lot to say about this rare occurance, with many taking to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm what they just felt. "Y'all felt that too?" one user posted, "Dear California... how the f**k do you live like this?" asked another.

Some users joked, making light of the strange occurrence:

And of course, sharing some very New York City take about the phenomenon:

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Jane LaCroix is a Newsweek writer based in Miami, FL. Her focus is reporting on U.S. celebrity news and viral trends. She has in depth knowledge of celebrity and internet culture and has covered entertainment news extensively. Jane joined Newsweek in 2024 from Ranker and had previously worked at People and HollywoodLife. She is a graduate of Fitcburg State University in Fitchburg, MA. You can get in touch with Jane by emailing j.lacroix@newsweek.com. Languages: English.


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