Earthquake in New York

2024 - 4 - 5

Rare Earthquake Shakes New York City: Is This the End of Times?

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A rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook New York City and the surrounding areas, causing chaos and speculation about the end of times. The United Nations Security Council diplomats were visibly shaken in their chairs, while planes were briefly grounded, and furniture rattled across the city. Residents described the quake as a violent rumble that lasted about 30 seconds, leaving everyone in shock.

The earthquake in New York City came amidst other significant events like an eclipse and reports of a plague of locusts, leading to theories about the end of times. New Yorkers were left reeling as iconic landmarks were rattled by the rare earthquake, the most significant quake in the region in decades. Despite the fear and uncertainty, some residents saw the earthquake as a blessing rather than a curse, reflecting on the power of nature and the need to be prepared for future seismic events.

Experts warn that New York City is not adequately prepared for a major earthquake, emphasizing the urgency of disaster preparedness. The earthquake snarled air and train travel in the city, with Newark airport experiencing significant departure delays. As the city recovers from this rare event, the question remains: when will the 'Big One' hit New York City, and will it be ready?

**Interesting Fact:** Did you know that the last significant earthquake in New York City occurred over a century ago in 1884? The recent earthquake serves as a reminder of the city's vulnerability to seismic activity.

**Interesting Fact:** Climate change could potentially increase the frequency of earthquakes in the region, making it crucial for authorities to prioritize earthquake resilience and preparedness.

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Earthquake hits New York (The Punch)

The United Nations Security Council diplomats were shaken in their chairs, planes got briefly grounded, and furniture rattled across New York Friday when an ...

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New York, New Jersey Earthquake, and Eclipse: End Times? (New York Magazine)

An earthquake, an eclipse, and a plague of locusts are all coming together this year. Is this the end of times?

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New York's iconic landmarks shaken by rare earthquake (BBC News)

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck New York City and surrounding areas, the region's most significate quake in decades.

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New York earthquake live: Magnitude 4.8 rattles New York and area ... (BBC News)

One resident says the quake felt "like a violent rumble that lasted about 30 seconds or so".

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New York City's earthquake feels like a blessing, not a curse (Forward)

But on Friday morning, I found myself looking up the bracha, or blessing, for earthquakes: Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, whose power and ...

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New York City Rattled by 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake (TIME)

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck New Jersey at 10:23 a.m. ET on Friday morning.

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4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rattle New York (CHANNELS TELEVISION)

In Brooklyn buildings shook, rattling cupboard doors and fixtures, an AFP correspondent reported. At the United Nations, which has its headquarters in New York, ...

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New York and beyond rattled by rare East Coast earthquake (BBC News)

The rare magnitude-4.8 earthquake hit on Friday morning, shaking buildings and throwing objects around homes.

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Earthquake shakes UN security council meeting in New York – video (The Guardian)

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck the New York City region on Friday morning, with shaking experienced during the UN security council meeting.

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Waiting for the Big One: When New York's Earthquake Happens (Curbed)

Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow. But many scientists agree: A quake is coming. And New York City isn't ready for it.

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A rare earthquake hits tri-state area. Can climate change make ... (NBC New York)

A rare earthquake struck New Jersey and parts of New York. Experts explain why it could happen more often.

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Earthquake snarls air and train travel in the New York City area (CBS News)

Newark airport is experiencing average departure delays of 43 minutes, according to flight tracking website FlightAware. Inbound aircraft that are already ...

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Earthquake, aftershocks rattle NYC and beyond: "One of the largest ... (CBS News)

A 4.0 magnitude aftershock hit near Gladstone, N.J. around 6 p.m. Friday. It came on the heels of a 4.8 earthquake that shook the region.

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Waiting for the Big One: When New York's Earthquake Happens (Curbed)

Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow. But many scientists agree: A quake is coming. And New York isn't ready for it.

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'I noticed the door trembling on its frame': NYC shaken by one of the ... (Fortune)

The shaking stirred memories of the magnitude 5.8 earthquake that jolted tens of millions of people from Georgia to Canada in 2011, the strongest postwar ...

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New York is shook. But how can an earthquake hit in the middle of a ... (Fortune)

While earthquakes are most common along the fault lines of tectonic plates—of which there are seven major ones in the world—the seismic quakes can actually hit ...

'Violent rumble': 4.8 magnitude earthquake rattles New York City ... (Aljazeera.com)

No casualties were immediately reported as rare quake shakes densely populated city of 8.3 million.

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4.8 magnitude earthquake rattles NYC, New Jersey: Live updates (USA TODAY)

An earthquake was reported in the New York-New Jersey area around 10:20 a.m. Friday.

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New York and beyond rattled by rare East Coast earthquake (BBC News)

The rare magnitude-4.8 earthquake hit on Friday morning, shaking buildings and throwing objects around homes.

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New Yorkers mostly unshaken by rare earthquake (BBC News)

It was business as usual in Lower Manhattan after a 4.8 magnitude quake rattled the region. On Friday morning, New Yorkers were all asking each other the ...

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Earthquake Centered Between New York City and Philadelphia ... (Arise News)

Skyscrapers and suburbs across northeastern US were on Friday, rattled by an earthquake that caused no damage but startled millions.

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Map: 4.8-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes New Jersey (The New York Times)

View the location of the quake's epicenter and its aftershocks.

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No major earthquake damage reported in New York City (City & State)

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said “New Yorkers should go about their normal day” several hours after a 4.8 magnitude earthquake sent tremors across the ...

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