People are seen walking around the train station on April 5, 2024, in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, the epicenter of a 4.8 magnitude late-morning earthquake
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AN EARTHQUAKE rocked the northeast tristate area on Friday, April 5, 2024, causing a brief moment of panic among residents and commuters.

Residents of New York City, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania felt the ground shake and rattle for about 30 seconds before the tremors came to an abrupt stop.

People are seen walking around the train station on April 5, 2024, in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, the epicenter of a 4.8 magnitude late-morning earthquake

People are seen walking around the train station on April 5, 2024, in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, the epicenter of a 4.8 magnitude late-morning earthquakeCredit: Getty

What time was the earthquake in NYC today?

The earthquake was recorded in New Jersey, New York, and even parts of Pennsylvania.

The quake occurred on Friday morning, April 5, 2024.

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake began at about 10:23 am ET.

Residents recalled feeling the ground beneath them shake, with some witnessing their homes and cars shaking along with it.

Minor incidents were reported, from products falling off shelves to wall decor crashing down.

The earthquake reportedly only lasted for about 25 to 30 seconds, and by 10:25 am ET, the ground had stabilized, and the only thing left shaken were the unsuspecting witnesses of the event.

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