An estimated 4.8 magnitude earthquake just rattled New York City

• An earthquake rattled the tristate area on Friday morning, shaking from Philadelphia to Boston.
• It had a magnitude of 4.8 and an epicenter 30 miles west of Newark, New Jersey, per the USGS.
• The rare quake halted travel at nearby tunnels and airports as workers checked for damage.

A rare earthquake outside New York City rattled the tristate area on Friday morning.

The United States Geological Survey said the quake struck at 10:23 a.m. ET and had a magnitude of 4.8, with an epicenter about 30 miles west of Newark, New Jersey.