4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Tristate

Below is a press release from Rockland County concerning the earthquake that hit the area around 10:30am.

4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Tristate

County Will Provide Details As Available

New City, NY – The County of Rockland and County Executive Ed Day urges residents to stay calm following a 4.8 Earthquake that occurred early Friday.

The earthquake hit at approximately 10:30 a.m. with the epicenter believed to be in New Jersey, and was felt in Albany, through the Lower Hudson Valley, and New York City.

So far there are no reports of any damage, but the County is still assessing the impact and working with Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory research center and the State of New York to gather more information and will publicize as appropriate.

As aftershocks are common following earthquakes, residents are advised to stay alert and be prepared for any further seismic activity.