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Lightning Strikes Statue of Liberty ... Earthquake Hits New York (Video)


Fri 05 Apr 2024 | 11:48 PM
Taarek Refaat

An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale struck throughout New York City, its surrounding suburbs, and the state of New Jersey.

New York Governor Kathy Hokul said - in a tweet on the “X” social media platform, as reported by “Al Hurra” channel, Friday -: “My team is assessing the impacts and any damage that may have occurred, and we will inform the public throughout the day.”

The epicenter of the quake was near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, 40 miles west of New York City, according to the US Geological Survey.

So far, there have been no reports of damage.

The earthquake that struck Northern New Jersey disrupted the UN Security Council meeting.#earthquake #earthquakenyc #NewYork

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The impact was felt throughout the Tri-State area. There were reports of buildings shaking from New Jersey to Long Island.

Also, the earthquake that struck Northern New Jersey disrupted the UN Security Council meeting

Yesterday, Lightning struck the torch of the Statue of Liberty during a thunderstorm in New York.