A magnitude 4.8 earthquake shakes New York - other cities in the USA are also affected. Eyewitnesses report the consequences.
According to initial reports, there were no injuries or property damage. “This was one of the largest earthquakes on the East Coast in 100 years,” said New York State Governor Kathy Hochul. Several airports in the affected area temporarily stopped take-off and landing to check the runways for possible damage. Several tunnels and train routes were also temporarily partially closed for inspections.