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Standing under a doorway during an earthquake is a common mistake. Here's what to do instead.

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 13:38

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seven people crouch on the floor of a Walmart and cover their heads in an earthquake drill — Walmart employees practice the drop, cover, and hold on technique during an earthquake drill in Torrance, California.
Jonathan Alcorn/Reuters

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Marjorie Taylor Greene says NYC earthquake is God telling Americans to 'repent'

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 13:23

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MTG — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., yells during President Joe Bides State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.
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New York City earthquakes are unusual, but not unheard of

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 12:57

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An estimated 4.8 magnitude earthquake just rattled New York City

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 12:44

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New York City skyline and USGS Epicenter map. — The New York City skyline and the US Geological Survey's epicenter map.
Diana Robinson Photography/ Getty Images; USGS

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New York earthquake brings travel to a halt as airports and tunnels temporarily hit pause

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 12:39

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JFK airport cars lined up — The FAA issued ground stops at JFK and EWR following an earthquake.
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The moon's pull is so strong it may trigger earthquakes on Earth. Scientists are still baffled by its power.

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 12:27

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A picture from the Apollo 11 mission shows the Earth seen from the Moon. — The Earth captured by the Appllo 11 mission from the moon.
NASA/JSC

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New Yorkers are freaking out about — and poking fun at — the 4.8-magnitude earthquake that rocked the East Coast

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 12:21

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New York City subway — New Yorkers are in a mix of panic, complaints, and jokes.
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Yep, That Was Just an Earthquake in New York

Fri, 04/05/2024 - 10:45

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Whoa! Did you feel that? It was an earthquake with an epicenter in northern New Jersey, and it set off a flurry on social media Friday morning. The quake was centered about 20 miles west of North Plainfield and occurred at about 10:23 a.m. ET according to a European seismological center.

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At least 9 killed in the strongest earthquake to hit Taiwan in 25 years

Wed, 04/03/2024 - 15:58

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Rescue operations were underway after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake killed nine people and injured at least 963 in Taiwan. It's the strongest to hit Taiwan since 1999.