**Major Earthquake Jolts New York City and Surrounding Areas** **April 5, 2024** **New York City, NY** - A strong magnitude 4.8 earthquake shook the New York City region shortly after 10:20 AM on Friday morning, sending tremors through buildings across the city and surrounding areas. The earthquake, which originated in New Jersey, triggered widespread shaking that could be felt from Manhattan to Rockland County and Montclair. Numerous frenzied phone calls were reported as residents and office workers rushed to evacuate buildings. This is the second significant earthquake to hit the region in recent weeks. On March 29th, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck northern New Jersey, causing minor damage and triggering an evacuation of the Empire State Building. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the latest earthquake was centered near the town of Old Tappan, New Jersey, and had a depth of 9 kilometers (5.6 miles). The USGS also reported a smaller earthquake with a magnitude of 2.1 that occurred 6 days ago in Old Mystic, Connecticut, and a magnitude 1.5 earthquake that struck Canton, New York, 2 weeks ago. While no major damage or injuries have been reported at this time, authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and be prepared for aftershocks. CBS News New York is reporting that a smaller magnitude 1.7 earthquake hit New York City early Tuesday morning. No significant damage or injuries were reported from that event. Officials from the New York City Emergency Management Department are monitoring the situation and coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure the safety of residents.
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**Major Earthquake Jolts New York City and Surrounding Areas** **April 5, 2024** **New York City, NY** - A strong magnitude 4.8 earthquake shook the New York City region shortly after 10:20 AM on Friday morning, sending tremors through buildings across the city and surrounding areas. The earthquake, which originated in New Jersey, triggered widespread shaking that could be felt from Manhattan to Rockland County and Montclair. Numerous frenzied phone calls were reported as residents and office workers rushed to evacuate buildings. This is the second significant earthquake to hit the region in recent weeks. On March 29th, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck northern New Jersey, causing minor damage and triggering an evacuation of the Empire State Building. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the latest earthquake was centered near the town of Old Tappan, New Jersey, and had a depth of 9 kilometers (5.6 miles). The USGS also reported a smaller earthquake with a magnitude of 2.1 that occurred 6 days ago in Old Mystic, Connecticut, and a magnitude 1.5 earthquake that struck Canton, New York, 2 weeks ago. While no major damage or injuries have been reported at this time, authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and be prepared for aftershocks. CBS News New York is reporting that a smaller magnitude 1.7 earthquake hit New York City early Tuesday morning. No significant damage or injuries were reported from that event. Officials from the New York City Emergency Management Department are monitoring the situation and coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure the safety of residents.
**Buffalo Shaken by 3.8-Magnitude Earthquake** Buffalo, New York, was struck by a 3.8-magnitude earthquake on April 5th, 2024, at approximately 10:20 a.m. local time. The quake was the strongest to hit the northeastern United States in decades. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake was centered near West Seneca, New York, about 10 miles south of Buffalo. It had a preliminary magnitude of 4.8, later adjusted to 3.8. Residents reported feeling shaking throughout the region, including in Buffalo, Orchard Park, and Amherst. The earthquake caused minor damage to buildings and infrastructure, including cracks in walls and broken windows. There were no reports of any injuries. The earthquake is the strongest to hit the northeastern United States since a 5.8-magnitude quake in Virginia in 2011. Earthquakes are rare in this region, but they can occur due to tectonic stresses within the Earth's crust. Officials are urging residents to remain calm and be prepared for aftershocks. The USGS recommends having an emergency plan in place and securing heavy objects that could fall.
**4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes New York City Area** **New York City, April 5, 2024** - A 4.8 magnitude earthquake rattled buildings in the New York City area on Friday morning. The quake, which struck at 10:20 a.m. ET, was centered about 5 miles east of Lebanon, New Jersey, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter is approximately 40 miles outside of New York City. A spokesman for Mayor Eric Adams confirmed on social media that the city had felt the impact of the earthquake. The quake was also felt in several other major cities along the Northeast coast, including Boston and Philadelphia. No injuries or major damage have been reported at this time. The USGS is monitoring the situation for any aftershocks. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
ISTANBUL Time was running out on Tuesday as thousands of rescue workers were digging through debris in freezing conditions in an increasingly desperate. WEB A magnitude-78 earthquake hit southeastern Turkey and parts of Syria in the early hours of the morning of 6 February At least 17000 people are known to have lost their lives. WEB The death toll has been staggering and has surpassed 37000 people 14 31974 deaths were reported in Turkey and more than 5800 in Syria according to the. WEB The death toll in the massive earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria has surpassed 11000 people according to the Associated Press making it the deadliest earthquake. WEB Nearly 8000 people have now been confirmed dead and some 40000 others injured following Mondays quake according to officials in Turkey and Syria. WEB Our live coverage of the quake and rescue efforts in Turkey and Syria has moved here. WEB February 13 2023 312 pm EST Turkish President Erdogan and Syrian President Assad could see opportunities to extend their rules in the disaster that has killed tens of. WEB A 64 magnitude tremor struck near the city of Antakya near the border with Syria where massive quakes devastated both countries on 6 February. WEB A week after the devastating earthquake hit Turkey and Syria the number of people confirmed to have died has risen to more than 35000 The UN is warning the final death. Tuesday February 07 2023 835pm The Times Rescue teams from around the world including British emergency. WEB A powerful earthquake hit southeast Turkey and Syria early Monday toppling hundreds of buildings and killing and injuring thousands of people. WEB The death toll across Turkey and Syria following Mondays catastrophic earthquake has reached at least 34179 on Sunday The death toll in Turkey has reached 29605. WEB A powerful new earthquake struck southern Turkey and northwestern Syria on Monday evening trapping people under more collapsed buildings in the same region where a. WEB ANKARA Turkey AP A new 64-magnitude earthquake on Monday killed three people and injured more than 200 others in parts of Turkey laid waste two weeks ago by a. Rescuers race against the cold to find survivors of deadly quake in Turkey and Syria More than 4000 dead as buildings collapse in pre-dawn quake with. WEB With hope of finding survivors fading stretched rescue teams in Turkey and Syria searched Wednesday for signs of life in the rubble of thousands of buildings toppled by the worlds. WEB Turkey has begun work to rebuild homes following this months devastating earthquakes a government official said on Friday as the combined death toll in Turkey and Syria. WEB Mon Feb 6 2023 - 2243 International rescue missions were rushing to Turkey and Syria on Monday after one of the most powerful earthquakes to hit the region in at least a. WEB Live updates48 magnitude earthquake in NYC New Jersey Whats the chance of an aftershock Any time theres an earthquake one concern is that it was merely a. WEB A powerful earthquake struck southeastern Turkey on 6 February 2023 with magnitude Mw 78 followed by a second earthquake Mw 75 just nine hours later. Dangerous Smuggling to Reach other Areas of Syria Beirut Turkish authorities are deporting or otherwise pressuring thousands of Syrians to leave..
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