.Is it just me, or was that an earthquake?

 

Is it just me, or was that an earthquake?

There actually was a recent earthquake on the East Coast of the United States on April 5, 2024!  It struck around 10:30 am ET near Lebanon, New Jersey, registering a magnitude of 4.8.  People felt shaking from Maryland to Maine, though luckily there weren't any major reports of damage.

Here's how you can find out more:

News websites: Check news sites like NBC News or TechCrunch for articles about the earthquake. ([invalid URL removed])

USGS Did You Feel It? map: This map from the USGS allows people to report if they felt the earthquake and shows the extent of the shaking.

It sounds like you weren't alone in feeling the earthquake! Earthquakes are a less common occurrence on the East Coast compared to California, so it's natural to be surprised.