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New York and New Jersey were jolted by a 4.8 earthquake on Friday morning, a rare occurrence in the region. But we can’t say we weren’t warned. Scientists have been predicting The Big One could hit New York at some point. And the predictions date back over a century.
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An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7 struck northern New Jersey on Friday morning, shaking millions of Americans in New York City and along the East Coast. The quake was strong enough to rattle some dishes but resulted in fairly minimal damage. However, strong reverberations of the earthquake were felt on social…
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.
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