Theresa Petty
A rare earthquake has hit New Jersey, rattling buildings in New York City and its surrounding areas.
The United States Geological Survey said the magnitude-4.8 quake’s epicentre was just north-east of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey.
It hit at about 10:20 local time (15:20 GMT). There are no reports of major damage.
A UN Security Council meeting on Gaza at its New York headquarters was temporarily paused due to the tremor.
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