**Earthquake Strikes New York City Metropolitan Area** **New York, NY** - A significant earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 struck the densely populated New York City metropolitan area on Friday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at approximately 10:23 AM EST, centered near Lebanon, New Jersey, and was felt as far as Springfield, Massachusetts. Several people in Connecticut also reported experiencing the earthquake, which was initially measured at magnitude 4.8. The USGS reported two other earthquakes in the same area in recent days: a magnitude 2.1 quake six days ago centered in Old Mystic, Connecticut, and a magnitude 2.0 quake six days ago off the coast of Old Mystic. Officials are urging residents to remain calm and follow any safety precautions issued by local authorities. The USGS is continuing to monitor the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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