LIers, others react on social media to earthquake

By Newsday StaffUpdated April 5, 2024

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake, 3.7 miles east of Calfon, N.J., shook Long Island and the New York City metro area Friday morning. Here's how people in the affected area reacted.

I DEF felt it!!!! 4.8 magnitude earthquake shakes LI, NYC area.
An earthquake shook the New York City area Friday with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8, officials said. ⁦@Newsday⁩ https://t.co/PxuBaPI7Ir
— Shari Einhorn (@ShariEinhorn) April 5, 2024

Our preliminary reports do not indicate major life safety or infrastructure issues from the earthquake. We are performing thorough inspections of critical areas.

I am providing updates with @nycemergencymgt and other administration officials at noon on https://t.co/dz88X9AHcT.
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) April 5, 2024

Below is my statement on the reported earthquake. No major incidents have been reported at this time. pic.twitter.com/XjxZnMmBDn
— Suffolk County Executive Edward Romaine (@ExecEdRomaine) April 5, 2024

Hofstra, we just experienced an earthquake. Hear from Dr. J Bret Bennington, Chair of the Department of Geology, Environment, and Sustainability on what this means for Long Island.
•#HofstraU #Earthquake #RamapoFault #NewJerseyEarthquake #NewYorkEarthquake #LongIsland #Geology pic.twitter.com/k3upSVXPMY
— Hofstra University (@HofstraU) April 5, 2024

Gleyber Torres kept hitting batting practice even in the middle of an earthquake at Yankee Stadium!

NTT #BallparkCam | @Yankees pic.twitter.com/f0P34TMD06
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) April 5, 2024