"4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes NYC and NJ: Are Buildings Prepared?"

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in New Jersey rattled residents in surrounding states and New York City, with reports of shaking furniture and floors. Scientists warned of potential aftershocks and advised people to drop, cover, and hold if they feel shaking. No major disruptions or damage have been reported, and emergency officials are monitoring the situation. The earthquake was one of the strongest in New Jersey's modern history, with impacts felt as far north as Maine and as far south as Virginia.