The Quake Was Felt In Massachusetts on April 5, 2024
The epicenter was in New Jersey miles underneath the earth, but the quake was felt in the State of MA. The USGS has more interesting info, CLICK HERE.
There is a strong likelihood of aftershocks, but only a small chance of them being very strong. Click image for larger view.
According to the USGS, New York City was damaged in 1737 and 1884 from earthquakes. Moderately damaging earthquakes can be expected twice a century. Typically a magnitude 4.0 earthquake in the Eastern U.S. can be felt about 60 miles away. Step that up to a 5.5, and people will feel it about 300 miles from where it occurred with a possible 25 mile radius of damage.