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Magnitude 2.7 earthquake recorded in NYC, northern NJ area
A magnitude 2.7 earthquake rattled parts of New York and New Jersey around midday on Aug. 5, according to data from the U.S.
What to know about earthquakes in the Northeast
The recent, small earthquakes that rattled the New York metro area serve as a reminder that seismic activity does occur in the region.
NYC could face $4.7B in damage if rocked by earthquake similar to recent temblors
What makes it different for New York City is there’s just a lot of infrastructure. So even a relatively low magnitude ...
Days after small tremor rattles NYC area, USGS reports 2.7 earthquake in northern NJ
Did you feel it? An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.7 was reported in northern New Jersey, according to preliminary ...
Second earthquake rattles NYC metro area in 3 days
Tuesday’s magnitude 2.7 earthquake was recorded just south of Hillsdale, N.J. — about 25 miles northwest of Midtown Manhattan ...
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Earthquake felt in NYC: Region rattled by second quake in days. What we know now
However, the biggest and most memorable quake in recent months was a 4.8 earthquake on April 5, 2024, being felt as far away ...
How likely is an earthquake in Rochester? Here's what the science says
The East Coast is crisscrossed with ancient faults, including the Ramapo Fault that runs through southeastern New York.
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City buildings would be vulnerable in the rare event of a moderate earthquake
Roughly 60% of the city’s buildings were constructed before 1940, well before the city updated its building codes in 1995 to ...