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Dear New Yorkers,

The skyline swayed a bit, but the subway just kept on rumbling.

Did you feel it?

Here’s what we know so far about the biggest earthquake to hit the New York City area in 140 years:

The U.S. Geological Survey put the quake at 4.8 magnitude, in a category of severity that is felt but causes only minor damage and happens more than half a million times across the earth every year. No major damage, injuries or deaths were reported in New York City so far, according to fire officials and Gov. Kathy Hochul. The quake likely occurred five kilometers below the ground along the Ramapo Fault Line, which runs through northern New Jersey. It was the biggest earthquake in the New York City area since the Earthquake of 1884, estimated at 5.0 magnitude and thought to have centered in Brooklyn.

But there’s more to keep in mind — like the possibility of aftershocks, and signs that there might be structural damage to your building.

THE CITY is reporting the latest information here, and will update this article throughout the day.

Stay safe out there.

Love,

THE CITY

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