The U.S. Geological Survey initially measured the earthquake at a 4.8-magnitude.
An earthquake struck the East Coast of the United States on Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, causing buildings to shake and rattling nerves from Maryland to Maine.
The USGS measured the quake as a 4.8 temblor with its epicenter near Lebanon, New Jersey. It struck a little before 10:30 a.m. ET.
The earthquake was the strongest recorded in the Northeast in more than a decade, according to USGS records.
There were no immediate reports of major destruction or any fatalities. Local and regional officials from cities in the earthquake zone said inspections had been launched to ensure that buildings, bridges and other infrastructure were not damaged.
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Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/science/rcna146575
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