No Damage Reported From NJ Earthquake In Bucks County: Officials

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — A magnitude 4.8 earthquake centered in the area of northern Hunterdon County, New Jersey, was felt for about 30 seconds throughout New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania, including Bucks County Friday morning.

The shaking began about 10:30 a.m. and lasted for approximately 30 seconds, according to reports. The quake was felt as far as New York City and Philadelphia. Some reports say it was felt from Boston to Baltimore.

There have been no reports of any damage in and around Bucks County, but officials are taking the extra precautions of surveying the local infrastructure.

The Central Bucks School District sent out an alert to parents saying its operations team is in the process of surveying its buildings.

"Students will remain in school according to their normal schedules, and all regularly scheduled activities and events will go on as planned," the district wrote.

The Council Rock School District reported that "all students and staff are safe and the building administrators have completed accountability checks. Each school was contacted directly for a check-in, and building mechanics inspected all facilities."

The Newtown Township Police Department reported numerous calls from residents reporting a "possible" earthquake.

"The Newtown Police are monitoring the area for infrastructure damage. If any township resident observes severe structural damage to their properties or smells natural gas in their home, they should leave their property and notify their utility company and 9-1-1," police said.

In Bucks County and just across the river in Lambertville, New Jersey, residents took to social media to share their experiences.

Residents in Lambertville, New Jersey, who live closest to the epicenter, reported their whole homes shaking.

"Holy crap that was crazy," wrote one person on Facebook.

"Whole house was rumbling (Lincoln Avenue) and very loud," wrote another.

Throughout Bucks County, residents were wondering what they just felt.

"Did anyone else feel their house shake?" posted a Newtown resident on Facebook, which prompted a slew of responses.

"Looks like I brought California with me. Sorry folks," wrote one person.

"Yes, that was definitely an earthquake," wrote another.