2024-04-10 08:56:19
Hoy Friday April 5 reported and strong earthquake was recorded in NYUnited States, with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 that surprised its inhabitants.
According to the first reports, the earthquake had a perception in the cities of:
- NY
- New Jersey
- Philadelphia
- Brooklyn
- Manhattan
- Boston
- Connecticut
The earthquake caught the citizens of New York and New Jersey, from where they report its epicenter, off guard, as the telluric movement was felt strongly.
Joe Biden was informed of the New York earthquake with magnitude 4.8
For its part, the White House said in a statement that the United States’s president, Joe Biden had been informed about the earthquake and that he was “in contact with federal, state and local authorities while we have more information.”
Meanwhile, the governor of new york, Kathy Hochul public in X that the earthquake was felt throughout the state. “My team is assessing the impact and any damage that may have occurred, and we will keep the public informed throughout the day,” he said.
He also commented that there was tidy at State agencies inspect bridges, highways, railroads, major transmission lines and dams.
As well as any other potentially vulnerable infrastructure for ensure they are safe. So far he stated that there are no reports of damage or injuries from this morning’s earthquake.
In the case of possible aftershocks, the governor of New York gave recommendations to her citizens such as:
- Crouch, cover your neck, and hold on to something sturdy
- Be careful when near buildings
- If you hear any changes or unusual noises around you, leave.
After the earthquake occurred, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) of Mexicoheart a provision from Mexican community located in New York and New Jersey the emergency numbers of both consulates What are they:
- New York: +1 917 459 2143 and +1 520 623 7874 (CIAM)
- New Brunswick: +1 732 619 0566 and +1 520 623 7874 (CIAM)
New York Airports closes operations after 4.8 magnitude earthquake
According to United States Geological Survey (USGSfor its acronym in English) this magnitude 4.8 earthquake had its epicenter 7 kilometers in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, and it occurred at 10:20 a.m. (local time).
Los John F. Kennedy and Newark airports stopped all operations to review their runways.
However, At the moment, no material damage or human loss has been reported.although from social networks they report that the inhabitants of these cities did not know the protocols for action in the event of an earthquake that ensure that It lasted several seconds.
VIDEO: This is how the 4.8 magnitude earthquake in New York took its citizens and the UN by surprise
He 4.8 magnitude earthquake in New York also took for surprise to the members of the United Nations Organization (HIM) that were in UN Security Council meeting on Gaza.
Before the unusual earthquake. The Palestinian ambassador told Janti Soeripto, the director of Save The Children that she was intervening at that moment, “you are making the ground shake,” although despite the warning of this earthquake she continued with her speech.
The members of this UN Security Council reacted unprepared and surprised by this unusual earthquake that was perceived in New York, but they did not follow any protocol to leave the UN headquarters building.
Also in other videos on social networks they show what the first reactions of New York residents were like, the majority of which were astonishment and disbelief at the situation.
2024-04-10 08:56:19