**Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Shakes New York City and Northeast** **NEW YORK CITY** - A magnitude 4.8 earthquake shook buildings across the New York City region on Friday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake struck at 10:20 am local time, with its epicenter located near Hempstead, New York, about 20 miles east of Manhattan. Tremors were felt as far south as Washington, D.C., and as far north as Boston. No serious injuries or significant damage have been reported at this time. However, the USGS reports that there have been four earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater in the past 30 days in the New York City area. In the past 365 days, there have been 34 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater in the same region. Scientists at the USGS are still investigating the cause of the earthquake and are monitoring the situation for any aftershocks. Residents in the affected areas are advised to be prepared for potential aftershocks and to follow any instructions from local authorities.
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