In New York, Philadelphia, and Boston, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck skyscrapers and buildings for a few seconds. Despite the quake, no damage was reported. The effects of the earthquake were also felt at the UN headquarters in midtown Manhattan, where the Security Council was in session discussing the situation in Gaza. The work of the council briefly paused when the tremor occurred, and diplomats’ cell phones rang with an earthquake alert urging residents to stay indoors and call 911 if necessary.
After a moment of disorientation, the Security Council resumed its work focusing on the Gaza conflict analysis. The Russian representative to the UN Security Council, Vasily Nebenzya, continued speaking after the interruption caused by the earthquake. Meanwhile, Newark International Airport in New Jersey reopened during the day after being temporarily closed. Flights to
