The United States Geological Survey says there was a 4.8 magnitude earthquake recorded in New Jersey on Friday.

 

The earthquake happened around 10:25 a.m. in Lebanon.

 

It was felt as far as away as Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

 

John F. Kennedy International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport are on a ground stop while runways are inspected for damage, according to the FAA.

 

The survey says while earthquakes on the East Coast are less common than out West, they can be felt much more widely.

 

This is the largest earthquake in the Northeast since the 5.8 quake in Virginia in August 2011.

 

Read more at wpri.com.