An earthquake struck the east coast of the United States on Friday, causing buildings to shake in New York City.

Officials reported a quake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8, centered near Lebanon, New Jersey.

Residents reported the tremor in the city including prominent US astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson who said it “lasted 20 seconds”.

The Fire Department of New York said there were no initial reports of damage.

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