New York Earthquake: Here's how netizens dealt with the aftershocks — with memes
earthquake on April 5, measuring 4.8 magnitude on the Richter scale, followed by an aftershock, as per a Reuters report. "If there is an aftershock, people are encouraged to drop and cover and to hold, drop to the floor, cover your neck, and hold onto something that is sturdy," New York Governor Kathy Hochul stated, as quoted by CNN. Hochul further advised residents to exercise caution, especially around buildings, particularly high rises.
She urged individuals to leave their homes if they hear shifting or unusual noises and to inspect their residences for any damage, including walls, doors, floors, windows, as well as water and gas lines. Despite the quake, there were no reports of significant damage to infrastructure, nor were there any reports of injuries, according to New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Addressing the public, Adams reassured residents, stating, "New Yorkers should go about their normal day.
First responders are working to make sure the city is safe." Adams confirmed that school buildings are safe for students, advising them to remain in school. Furthermore, flights at the Newark Liberty International Airport have resumed operations after being temporarily halted due to the earthquake. The quake, which occurred at 10:23 am (ET), had its epicentre near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, approximately 45 miles west of New York City and 50 miles north of Philadelphia, as reported by the US Geological Survey (USGS).
The epicentre was located in Tewksbury, central New Jersey, around 40 miles west of New York City, with a depth of 4.7 kilometers (2.9 miles). According to the US Geological Survey, Friday's earthquake marks the third-largest recorded quake in the Northeastern United States in the last 50 years. The
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