Statement On Confirmed Earthquake In CT Released By New Canaan

NEW CANAAN, CT — A confirmed earthquake was reported throughout Connecticut Friday morning, however the town's Emergency Management office said no damage has been reported in New Canaan as a result thus far.

In a statement sent to Patch, Emergency Management Director Russ Kimes said his office has provided updates to residents through a "New Canaan Alerts" outcall and will continue to provide additional updates if necessary.

"There are no reports of damage in town," Kimes said to Patch, "and Metro North train service is reported to be running on schedule."

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Kimes also noted public schools in New Canaan remain open Friday with no reports of damage.

"We remind residents to contact 911 with any emergencies," Kimes said. "The state and regional emergency team are gathering an inventory of any damage, so we encourage residents to email these reports to OEM at russ.kimes@newcanaanct.gov or leave a message with the reporting parties name, phone number and type of damage to 203-594-4100."

Residents are also encouraged to sign up for New Canaan Alerts at newcanaan.info/alerts, Kimes said.

A request for comment from the New Canaan Police Department was not immediately returned Friday morning.

The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed Friday the noise and rumbling felt throughout the city was, indeed, an earthquake.

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake detected with an epicenter identified seven kilometers north northeast of Whitehouse Station in New Jersey, according to the USGS, which monitors earthquakes.

Reports of buildings shaking began about 10:20 a.m. and lasted for approximately 30 seconds.

The earthquake was also felt in Westport, but according to police, there have been no reports of damage. "[We] will provide more information when available," Westport police said in a statement.

In Norwalk, a number of residents reported feeling mild to heavy vibrations and hearing loud rumblings Friday morning.

Members of a Norwalk community Facebook page also quickly took to social media Friday morning to report loud rumblings and houses shaking in all areas of the city, including East Norwalk, West Norwalk and Cranbury.

Darien police said, "Preliminary information is indicating that our area just sustained an earthquake (10:23hrs). Epicenter is believed to be northern New Jersey. At this time there is no reported damage to property or injury to persons in Darien. "