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A video reveals the second the Statue of Liberty, the enduring landmark, in New York Metropolis was hit by an earthquake. 

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake, which was recorded in New Jersey, shook the neighbouring states, together with New York Metropolis. Within the video, shared by EarthCam on X, previously Twitter, we get a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty and the town skyline trembling because the earthquake struck within the morning hour. 

As per the textual content hooked up to the clip, This occasion marks the strongest earthquake in New Jersey since a 5.2-intensity quake in 1884, with no reported harm.

EarthCam captured the second a 4.8-magnitude earthquake recorded in New Jersey shook residents in surrounding states and New York Metropolis on Friday morning. The earthquake was the strongest in NJ since 1884. pic.twitter.com/cKXmXqmxtW

— EarthCam (@EarthCam) April 5, 2024

A consumer wrote on X, “Ooo I do not fancy being these poor individuals on the statue at the moment.”

Ooo I do not fancy being these poor individuals on the statue at the moment

— Aura ???????????????????????????? ❄️ ???? (@PictAura) April 5, 2024

One other stated, “The Earth might be shaken, is it time to grasp that no sum of money will change the Earth and its local weather? That is your likelihood to make a distinction in your pondering and future.”

The earth might be shaken, is it time to grasp that no sum of money will change the earth and its local weather?
That is your likelihood to make a distinction in your pondering and future

— Joseph Garity (@amx70121) April 5, 2024

In an try and tone-down the scenario, an individual stated, “Was Taylor Swift in live performance close by?” For many who do not know, final yr, in August, American rapper Travis Scott’s live performance at Rome’s historical Circus Maximus had sparked fears of an earthquake.

was Taylor Swift in live performance close by?

— Paula C. Henderson, Creator (@pchenderson_LV) April 5, 2024

The Statue Of Liberty was struck by lightning in the course of a rainstorm on Wednesday. Photographer Dan Martland captured the second when the lightning bolt appeared to return from Girl Liberty’s torch. 

⚡️“She’s Electrical”⚡️
This afternoons passing storm did not disappoint. The #StatueOfLibery getting zapped by a bolt of #Lightning#storm#weather#NYCpic.twitter.com/JYawKFVXXw

— Dan Martland (@DanTVusa) April 3, 2024

Referring to the lightning strike, a consumer added, “Girl Liberty has had a tough week.” 

Girl Liberty has had a tough week.

— MJ (@MikulaMijula) April 5, 2024

In the meantime, New Jersey skilled a 4.0-magnitude aftershock on Friday. Governor Phil Murphy referred to as on residents to stick to emergency protocols, “New Jersey has simply skilled an aftershock. Please adhere to the emergency recommendation supplied and chorus from calling 911 except you’re dealing with a real emergency,” he tweeted. 

New Jersey simply skilled an aftershock.

Please comply with the emergency steering under and keep away from calling 911 except you’ve got an precise emergency. https://t.co/OEcBokISaH

— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) April 5, 2024

The epicentre of the aftershock was stated to be 7.4 miles northwest of Bridgewater, which is simply over the county line in Somerset County.