Based on data from the U.S.G.S., the earthquake, with an epicenter in Whitehouse Station, N.J., about 40 miles west of New York City, was the third strongest within 250 miles of the city since 1950.

The internet was flooded Friday with funny and sarcastic memes poking fun of New Yorkers’ over-the-top reaction to the 4.8-magnitude earthquake that rattled the area with no reported injuries.

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - APRIL 05: People wait outside after a 4.8 magnitude earthquake which shook the northeastern US states of New Jersey and New York, according to the United States ...