No Damages After NJ Earthquake In Hatboro-Horsham: Officials

Update: 11:42 a.m. Friday

HATBORO / HORSHAM TOWNSHIP, PA —An apparent earthquake rocked the East Coast Friday morning, authorities said.

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake was detected with an epicenter seven kilometers northeast of Whitehouse Station in New Jersey, according to the United States Geological Survey, which monitors earthquakes.

Horsham Community Police Services said they have been receiving "many inquiries" about the report of an earthquake in our area. Please see the below information from the USGS regarding what you experienced a few minutes ago.

"There have been no calls for service in Horsham as a result of this incident," Horsham ChATs said. "We will continue to update you as we learn more."

The Hatboro-Horsham School District said that all students are safe, and buildings are secure. There was no disruption to educational programming.

The Borough of Hatboro said it has received many inquiries about the earthquake in our area.

"Many have called Borough Hall," officials said. "We felt it as well."

Officials said there have been no calls at this time for service in Hatboro.

"We will continue to monitor and share information as we have information," officials said.

Facebook pages for Hatboro and Horsham lit up with people asking whether there was an earthquake and that there was a whole lot of shaking going on.

Reports of buildings shaking began about 10:30 a.m. and lasted for approximately 30 seconds. The shaking was felt as far as New York City and Philadelphia and Massachusetts, according to reports.