A rare 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck New York City on Friday morning. No injuries or damage were reported in the city, with the impressive skyline remaining intact.

American experts checked to what extent the city's skyscrapers would be able to remain stable during the earthquake. An earthquake near the city around 6.0 to 6.5 may cause damages Widespread throughout New York, which could lead to a major disaster. The last earthquake in New York was in 1884, while the previous one was in 1737.