The greater New York City area had a 4.8 magnitude earthquake Friday morning, causing flight problems at nearby airports.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) posted on the internet that the earthquake, the center of which happened in New Jersey, “could affect air traffic locations in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Baltimore.”
“Air traffic operations are starting again as fast as they can,” the FAA said.
The FAA gave a temporary stop to flights leaving Newark Liberty International Airport. Arrivals are late around 45 minutes and getting longer because of the number of flights. The stop is in place until 12:30 p.m. EDT and there is a 30 percent to 60 percent chance of it being extended.
John F. Kennedy International Airport gave a temporary stop shortly after the earthquake, which was later removed. The airport posted online that it stays open and working and told travelers to check with their airlines for updates on their flight status.
LaGuardia Airport said that it stays open and working, as well. Flights are “coming and going at this time,” the airport said.
The earthquake shook the New York City area Friday morning, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The center was in Tewksbury, N.J., with a depth just under 3 miles.
The New York City Fire Department said it had no reports of damage at the time. The quake was also felt in Philadelphia and Boston.
“My team is evaluating impacts and any damage that may have occurred, and we will update the public throughout the day,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) posted on the internet.
