Felicia Udeji, Reporting
New York, USA
An earthquake rattled the northeastern United States on Friday morning, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the 4.8 magnitude quake was centered 7 kilometers north of Whitehouse Station, N.J., about 50 miles west of New York City, at a depth of 4.7 kilometers.
It could be felt as far as south as Washington, D.C., and as far north as Boston.
Ground stops were issued at numerous airports including Newark, JFK and BWI Airport in Maryland while crews assessed any potential structural damage. New Jersey Transit said rail service was subjected to up to 20-minute delays in both directions “due to bridge inspections” following the earthquake.
The White House said President Biden had been briefed on the earthquake and that the administration was in touch with federal, state and local officials.
