The East Coast earthquake came from a fault that's been asleep for hundreds of millions of years but suddenly reactivated

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Newark City employee Sushil Nagpal stands outside homes that were damaged and had to be evacuated after the earthquake on Friday,

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Why earthquakes are felt farther on the East Coast than the West. It's all about the rocks.

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A 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook the northeastern US states of New Jersey and New York on Friday.

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New York City resident reacts to 4.8 magnitude earthquake

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A 20-second 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit the northeastern US on April 5. Authorities are asking residents to be cautious in case of aftershocks.

Monday's solar eclipse had nothing to do with the earthquake that rocked the East Coast today

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Despite what you may have heard, there is no correlation between the total solar eclipse and the earthquake that shook the Northeast on April 5.

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

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Walmart employees practice the drop, cover, and hold on technique during an earthquake drill in Torrance, California.

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New York City earthquakes are unusual, but not unheard of

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New York City.

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The moon's pull is so strong it may trigger earthquakes on Earth. Scientists are still baffled by its power.

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The Earth captured by the Appllo 11 mission from the moon.

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Incarcerated New Yorkers will get to observe the solar eclipse after a legal settlement

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The 2017 total solar eclipse at 100% totality.

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Biden wants a space tax on companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin that launch in the US

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A screengrab from SpaceX's livestream on X shows Starship lifting off for its second attempt at space.

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How to take the perfect selfie during the total solar eclipse

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To make your eclipse selfies pop, make sure to wear a red and green outfit.

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