We’re beginning to hear from various officials in New York, including Deputy Mayor Fabien Levy who says New York City felt the impacts of an earthquake “with an epicentre of Lebanon, New Jersey”.
He adds that the mayor, Eric Adams, is being briefed.
“While we do not have any reports of major impacts at this time, we’re still assessing the impact,” the post on X says.
Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul says the effects were felt throughout New York, and her team “is assessing impacts and any damage that may have occurred, and we will update the public throughout the day”.
Mayor Adams is expected to give an update at 12:00 local time.