Ann earthquake The effects were felt Friday across New York City, especially in New Jersey, disrupting air and rail travel, causing ground stops at New York City-area airports and delays in train service.
On Friday morning, ground stops were conducted at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens and Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, New Jersey, where travel operations were suspended and crews worked to resume normal air traffic operations. .
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake, which occurred around 10:20 a.m. ET, had a magnitude of 4.7 or 4.8 and was centered near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, 40 miles west of New York City.
Departure delays at Newark Airport average 43 minutes, according to flight tracking website FlightAware. Arriving flights that have already taken off will be delayed by approximately one hour. According to the website, incoming flights that have not yet taken off will be suspended until 12:30 p.m.
Flights to and from LaGuardia Airport in Queens were also delayed, likely as airport staff assessed damage to the airport and runway and removed debris.
Ground outages and delays are not expected to last long.
Additionally, the New Jersey Transit Authority said delays of up to 20 minutes in both directions are occurring across the rail service system.new jersey transit Said The bridge is being inspected for damage to ensure it is safe for trains to travel.
—CBS News' Chris Van Cleve contributed reporting.
