Rare 4.8-magnitude earthquake rattles Northeastern United States

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake occurred near Lebanon, New Jersey, around 45 miles west of New York City and 50 miles north of Philadelphia. The tremor was felt across a wide area, with millions reporting feeling the quake. No major structural damage or casualties were reported initially, but some people were evacuated from their homes due to safety concerns. The earthquake was the third largest in the region in the last five decades and caused Amtrak to slow trains and suspend service on a commuter rail line out of caution. There were also reports of aftershocks, including one with a magnitude of 4.0 at 6:59 pm. The earthquake disrupted meetings at the UN Security Council in New York. The tremors brought back memories of the August 23, 2011, earthquake that affected millions from Georgia to Canada. Some people in Ontario, Canada also reported feeling the quake.