"Northeast Earthquake: Impact and Preparedness for East Coast Residents"

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck Hunterdon County, New Jersey, with shaking felt across the northeastern United States, including Philadelphia. The quake, centered near Whitehouse Station, Califon, and Lebanon, startled millions in a region unaccustomed to such tremors. Over 42 million people may have felt the rumbling, and the damage was minimal, with an important historic site in New Jersey sustaining some damage. Local officials reported limited damage, and President Biden was briefed on the earthquake. The last time an earthquake of this magnitude was felt in Philadelphia was in 2011.