A small earthquake shook a wide area of Southern California on Wednesday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. 2.9 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE STRIKES NEW JERSEY The magnitude 4.1 quake hit at 1:49 p.m. and was centered southeast of Los Angeles in a mountainous area between Riverside and Orange counties, about 5.6 miles outside the city of Corona, …
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2.9 magnitude earthquake strikes New Jersey
A small 2.9 magnitude earthquake rattled New Jersey on Saturday morning, just three weeks after a more forceful 4.8 quake hit the Garden State and surrounding regions. The natural phenomenon hit near Tewksbury this morning at around 9:49 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Tewksbury is located in Hunterdon County, which is about 35 miles west of New York …
Read More »Is the East Coast on the brink of a major earthquake — and are we prepared?
The earthquake that struck the East Coast earlier this month was felt by an estimated 42 million people and luckily caused little damage, but what are the chances of a bigger, more powerful quake striking the area? And if it does, what could it look like — and are we prepared? The April 5 phenomenon was a 4.8 magnitude earthquake …
Read More »Fireball lights up New Jersey sky days after eclipse and earthquake
A bright fireball was seen dropping from the night sky over New Jersey early Wednesday, capping an eventful week of natural phenomena in the area following Monday’s solar eclipse and last week’s earthquake. The fireball, which many say was a meteor or a falling star, was captured on video lighting up the dark sky in several New Jersey towns. The …
Read More »New Jersey Gov Phil Murphy faces flak for not returning to state following historic earthquake
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy came under fire after he did not return to the Garden State following the historic earthquake on Friday that left residents rattled. Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., spoke with “FOX News Live” on Saturday after Murphy did not issue an on-camera address to residents, despite a few TV and phone interviews, including an interview Saturday …
Read More »What to do during an earthquake and how to prepare
An earthquake is a sudden, fierce shaking of the Earth’s surface that’s caused by movements in the planet’s outermost layer, according to NASA. “It is estimated that there are500,000 detectable earthquakesin the world each year. 100,000 of those can be felt, and 100 of them cause damage,” the U.S. Geological Survey’s website says. The phenomenon could cause property damage as …
Read More »Yankees’ Gleyber Torres continues on with batting practice moment 4.8 magnitude earthquake strikes
Mother nature is trying her best to disrupt the New York Yankees. New York City residents were rattled late Friday morning when a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the east coast near Lebanon, New Jersey. Social media erupted with reports of feeling the effects of the earthquake, including in parts of Connecticut, Pennsylvania and other surrounding areas. Fans walk to the …
Read More »Earthquake rocks NJ, NY, several more states: What to do if another one hits
An earthquake struck New Jersey and shook buildings in surrounding states this morning – leaving an estimated 42 million people feeling the seismic impacts of the phenomenon,according to the U.S. Geological Survey. “Our region just experienced an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7, with an epicenter near Readington in Hunterdon County,” New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said in a …
Read More »Taiwan earthquake survivors recall destruction, rescue from sealed tunnels
Taiwan residents endured harrowing experiences on Wednesday when the ground shook with the strongest earthquake to hit the island in 25 years. People saw rocks tumble onto roadways, watched parts of their homes fall around them and waited for rescuers to free them from rubble. The historic quake killed at least 12 people and injured more than 1,000. Several hundred …
Read More »NYC Mayor Adams ripped for late emergency text alert following earthquake
New York City Mayor Adams is being ripped online for his administration’s late emergency text message in response to this morning’s 4.8 magnitude earthquake. The city sent out an emergency text to residents via its Notify NYC system at 10:47 a.m. EST informing them of the quake. “Emergency Alert. 4.7 magnitude earthquake has occurred in the NYC area. Residents are …
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