Earthquake rocks New Jersey and New York | NJ.com

Earthquake rocks New Jersey and New York | NJ.com: The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting that a magnitude 5.9 earthquake hit at 1:51 p.m., EST. The epicenter was northwest of Richmond, Va., about halfway to Charlottesville. The Associated Press is reporting the quake was felt in Washington, D.C., New York City and North Carolina. The quake was later downgraded to a magnitude 5.8.