New Delhi:

A video shows the moment the Statue of Liberty, the iconic landmark, in New York City was hit by an earthquake. 

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake, which was recorded in New Jersey, shook the neighbouring states, including New York City. In the video, shared by EarthCam on X, formerly Twitter, we get a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty and the city skyline trembling as the earthquake struck in the morning hour. 

As per the text attached to the clip, This event marks the strongest earthquake in New Jersey since a 5.2-intensity quake in 1884, with no reported damage.

EarthCam captured the moment a 4.8-magnitude earthquake recorded in New Jersey shook residents in surrounding states and New York City on Friday morning. The earthquake was the strongest in NJ since 1884. pic.twitter.com/cKXmXqmxtW

— EarthCam (@EarthCam) April 5, 2024

A user wrote on X, “Ooo I don’t fancy being these poor people on the statue at that time.”

Ooo I don’t fancy being these poor people on the statue at that time

— Aura ???????????????????????????? ???? (@PictAura) April 5, 2024

Another said, “The Earth will be shaken, is it time to understand that no amount of money will change the Earth and its climate? This is your chance to make a difference in your thinking and future.”

The earth will be shaken, is it time to understand that no amount of money will change the earth and its climate?
This is your chance to make a difference in your thinking and future

— Joseph Garity (@amx70121) April 5, 2024

In an attempt to tone-down the situation, a person said, “Was Taylor Swift in concert nearby?” For those who don’t know, last year, in August, American rapper Travis Scott’s concert at Rome’s ancient Circus Maximus had sparked fears of an earthquake.

was Taylor Swift in concert nearby?

— Paula C. Henderson, Author (@pchenderson_LV) April 5, 2024

The Statue Of Liberty was struck by lightning in the middle of a rainstorm on Wednesday. Photographer Dan Martland captured the moment when the lightning bolt appeared to come from Lady Liberty’s torch. 

“She’s Electric”
This afternoons passing storm didn’t disappoint. The #StatueOfLibery getting zapped by a bolt of #Lightning#storm#weather#NYCpic.twitter.com/JYawKFVXXw

— Dan Martland (@DanTVusa) April 3, 2024

Referring to the lightning strike, a user added, “Lady Liberty has had a rough week.” 

Lady Liberty has had a rough week.

— MJ (@MikulaMijula) April 5, 2024

Meanwhile, New Jersey experienced a 4.0-magnitude aftershock on Friday. Governor Phil Murphy called on residents to adhere to emergency protocols, “New Jersey has just experienced an aftershock. Please adhere to the emergency advice provided and refrain from calling 911 unless you are facing a genuine emergency,” he tweeted. 

New Jersey just experienced an aftershock.

Please follow the emergency guidance below and avoid calling 911 unless you have an actual emergency. https://t.co/OEcBokISaH

— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) April 5, 2024

The epicentre of the aftershock was said to be 7.4 miles northwest of Bridgewater, which is just over the county line in Somerset County.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today responded to Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan’s post about the former’s visit to Parvati Kund and Jageshwar Temples. He also invited the actor to visit Rann Utsav in Kutch. PM Modi also added that Mr Bachchan’s visit to the Statue of Liberty in Vadodara is also due.

On Saturday, Mr Bachchan wrote on X, formerly Twitter, “T 4799 – The religiosity .. the mystery .. the divinity of Kailash Parbat , has been intriguing me for long.” However, he added that he will never be able to visit the place. “And the tragedy is that I shall never be able to visit it in person,” he said on the platform. A lot of users asked him about his well-being and his reasons for not being able to go there.

Replying to the same, the Prime Minister said, “My visit to Parvati Kund and Jageshwar Temples was truly mesmerising. In the coming weeks, Rann Utsav is starting and I would urge you to visit Kutch. Your visit to Statue of Unity is also due.”

My visit to Parvati Kund and Jageshwar Temples was truly mesmerising.

In the coming weeks, Rann Utsav is starting and I would urge you to visit Kutch. Your visit to Statue of Unity is also due. https://t.co/VRyRRy3YZ8

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 15, 2023

Meanwhile, PM Modi offered prayers at the Gauri Kund, a holy site for Hindus, in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand and caught a glimpse of the Adi Kailash on October 12. He began his daylong visit to the border state by catching a glimpse of the Adi Kailash peak, believed to be the abode of Shiva. He was wearing a traditional outfit, complete with a white turban and a ‘ranga’ (upper body garment).

Sharing some more glimpses from Parvati Kund. pic.twitter.com/knqEzDpa6U

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 12, 2023

He also performed aarti at the Shiva Parvati temple along the banks of Parvati Kund in Jolingkong and meditated with folded hands in front of the Adi Kailash peak. From there, he reached the Gunji village and interacted with the locals and attended an exhibition that had local artefacts on display, accompanied by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.

On the other hand, “Big B” recently celebrated his 81st birthday. He shared a collage featuring an image from his Wednesday evening greet and meet session on Instagram and thanked his fans and supporters. He wrote in the caption, “This love and affection is beyond any effort to repay it .. blessed and filled with unending gratitude.”