Rare magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes N.J., felt across N.Y. region

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A rare magnitude 4.7 earthquake rattled New Jersey on Friday and was felt across the New York region.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was felt across New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

It struck near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, around 10:30 a.m. Eastern time. The area is about 50 miles west of Manhattan.

People in New York City reported feeling buildings sway from the shaking.

An analysis from the USGS found the quake was small enough that there “is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.”

This is a breaking story and will be updated.

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