The Statue of Liberty trembles when a strong earthquake hits New York

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A video clip showed the moment the Statue of Liberty, a famous landmark in New York City, was struck by an earthquake.

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake, recorded in New Jersey, shook neighboring states, including New York City. In the video, which EarthCam shared on X, Twitter previously, we got a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty and the city skyline trembling as the quake struck in the morning hour.

According to the text accompanying the clip, this event represented the strongest earthquake in New Jersey since a 5.2 magnitude quake in 1884, with no damage reported.

EarthCam captured the moment a 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck in New Jersey and shook residents of surrounding states and New York City on Friday morning. The earthquake was the strongest in New Jersey since 1884. pic.twitter.com/cKXmXqmxtW

— EarthCam (@EarthCam) April 5, 2024

One user wrote on

Oh, I can't imagine being those poor people on the statue then

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

Another said: “The Earth will shake. Is it time to understand that no amount of money will change the Earth and its climate?” This is your chance to make a difference in your thinking and your future.

The Earth will shake, is it time to understand that no amount of money will change the Earth and its climate? This is your chance to make a difference in your thinking and your future

— Joseph Garrity (@amx70121) April 5, 2024

In an attempt to alleviate the situation, one person said: “Was Taylor Swift at a concert nearby?” For those who don't know, last year, in August, American rapper Travis Scott's concert at the ancient Circus Maximus in Rome sparked fears of an earthquake.

Was Taylor Swift at a concert nearby?

– Paula C. Henderson, the author (@pchenderson_LV) April 5, 2024

The Statue of Liberty was struck by lightning amid a rainstorm on Wednesday. Photographer Dan Martland captured the moment a bolt of lightning appeared to come from Lady Liberty's torch.

⚡️“It's Electric”⚡️ The storm passing through this afternoon did not disappoint. #Statue_of_Liberty is struck by a lightning bolt #lightning #storm #weather #NYC pic.twitter.com/JYawKFVXXw

— Dan Martland (@DanTVusa) April 3, 2024

Referring to the lightning strike, one user added: “Mrs Liberty has had a rough week.”

Lady Liberty has had a rough week.

— MJ (@MykolaMigula) April 5, 2024

Meanwhile, New Jersey experienced a 4.0 magnitude aftershock on Friday. Governor Phil Murphy called on residents to adhere to emergency protocols, and said on Twitter: “New Jersey has just experienced an aftershock. Please adhere to the emergency advice provided and refrain from calling 911 unless you are experiencing a true emergency.”

New Jersey just experienced an aftershock.

Please follow the emergency guidelines below and avoid calling 911 unless you have an actual emergency. https://t.co/OEcBokISaH

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

The epicenter of the aftershock was said to be 7.4 miles northwest of Bridgewater, which lies just above the county line in Somerset County.

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