New York Earthquake | New York City Shakes As 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits U.S North-east |N18V A 4.8 magnitude earthquake recorded in New Jersey shook residents in surrounding states and New York City on Friday morning. The temblor was reported about 5 miles north of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, at about 10:23 a.m. Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter was about 45 miles away from New York City, where residents reported shaking furniture and floors. #newyork #earthquake #englishnews #news18