Thousands Feel Ground Shaking In Parts Of New Jersey – Lakewood Residents Reporting Tremors As Well – The Yeshiva World

Thousands Feel Ground Shaking In Parts Of New Jersey – Lakewood Residents Reporting Tremors As Well

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eqSocial media lit up on Thursday afternoon, with thousands of people reporting the ground shaking in parts of New Jersey.

Hundreds of people in Lakewood felt the tremor as well.

The USGS reported that there was a “sonic boom” in the area of Hammonton, New Jersey.

NYC Office of Emergency Management issued the following statement:

New York City is aware of unconfirmed reports of an earthquake in the New York City / New Jersey area. The New York City Emergency Management has consulted the US Geological Survey and the Earth Observatory at Columbia University. Neither has identified any seismic activity at this time. New York City Emergency Management will continue to monitor the condition and issue updates as necessary.

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4 Responses

  1. Ramateshcol says: January 28, 2016 4:27 pm 4:27 pm at 4:27 pm

    Nah…Just the repercussions of S.Y.Rechnitz speech. ..:)

  2. manishma says: January 28, 2016 4:37 pm 4:37 pm at 4:37 pm

    Is Lakewood not part of New Jersey anymore?

  3. ujm says: January 28, 2016 4:40 pm 4:40 pm at 4:40 pm

    Previously reported “earthquake activity” in NYC/NJ area confirmed to be a sonic boom from aircraft by US Geological Survey. NOT an earthquake.

  4. quetsionables says: January 28, 2016 5:09 pm 5:09 pm at 5:09 pm

    It has been reported that Gov. Christie was jumping rope in an effort to shape up for his Presidential bid…..lol

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