Rare magnitude-4.7 earthquake hits US state of New Jersey

An earthquake has hit New Jersey, rattling buildings in nearby New York City and surrounding areas.

The United States Geological Survey said that the magnitude-4.7 quake's epicentre was 7km north-east of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey.

The quake hit at around 10:20am local time. There are no reports of major damage at this time.

Earthquakes are relatively rare on the East Coast of the United States.

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