Earthquake

2024 - 4 - 5

Shaking Things Up: Earthquakes Hit Taiwan, New York City, and Northeastern US

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Earthquakes in Taiwan, New York City, and the Northeast US are causing a stir. Find out more about these seismic events that have left people rattled and searching for answers!

Earthquakes have been making headlines recently, with Albert in Taiwan experiencing a 'bit of a shock' while reading in bed during a magnitude 4.7 tremor in New Taipei City. In the densely populated New York City area, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook buildings, causing residents across the region to feel the rumbling. The impact even reached the South Shore of Quebec, where Quebecers felt the effects of the quake centered near Lebanon, New Jersey. Meanwhile, in Rhode Island, residents reacted to feeling the earth move during a 4.8 magnitude earthquake originating in New Jersey.

Rescuers in Taiwan are facing challenges such as landslides and rockfalls in their search for missing individuals following the recent earthquake. Although a Canadian national was found safe after the earthquake in Hualien, 10 people are still unaccounted for. The seismic activity has sparked discussions about earthquake magnitudes, the impact of tremors on urban areas, and the potential threats posed by natural disasters like earthquakes.

In the midst of these seismic events, questions arise about the connection between the earthquakes and other phenomena like eclipses and potential signs of 'end times.' People across the affected regions are grappling with the aftermath of the tremors, highlighting the importance of readiness and disaster preparedness in the face of natural disasters.

As the discussion around earthquake magnitudes continues, it's essential to understand the scale of these seismic events and their significance. Earthquake maps are shedding light on the areas impacted by the recent tremors, showcasing the reach of the earthquakes from New York City to New England. The rattling of buildings and reports of shaking being felt as far as Philadelphia emphasize the widespread impact of these seismic activities.

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'Bit of a shock': Saint Johner experiences Taiwan's earthquake ... (CBC.ca)

On Wednesday, Albert was getting some early morning reading done in bed in his apartment in New Taipei City, Taiwan, when his world started shaking.

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Magnitude 4.7 earthquake shakes New York City area (CityNews)

Last Updated April 5, 2024 11:14 am. An earthquake shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said, ...

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Earthquake near New York City rattles Quebecers on the South Shore (Montreal Gazette)

The USGS reported a quake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7, centred near Lebanon, N.J..

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Taiwan earthquake rescuers face threat of landslides, rockfalls ... (Reuters)

Rescuers in Taiwan faced the threat of further landslides and rockfalls in Friday's search for a dozen people still missing from this week's earthquake, ...

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Did you feel the earth move? Rhode Islanders react to earthquake ... (The Providence Journal)

Residents of Rhode Island have reported feeling the impact of a 4.8 magnitude earthquake in New Jersey, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake, ...

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Earthquake rattles Northeast with shaking felt from New England to ... (CNN)

An earthquake rattled buildings across parts of the Northeast Friday morning, according to data from the US Geological Survey, with reports of shaking being ...

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Did you feel an earthquake in Mass.? You are not alone (NBC10 Boston)

People in Boston and elsewhere in Massachusetts reported feeling shaking on Friday morning, possibly from an earthquake that shook the New York City area.

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4.8 magnitude earthquake in New Jersey felt in Delaware, along the ... (The News Journal)

An earthquake of 4.8 magnitude struck just northeast of Lebanon, New Jersey, with residents in Delaware and along the East Coast feeling the quake.

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Canadian found, 10 remain missing in Hualien earthquake - Focus ... (Focus Taiwan News Channel)

A Canadian national was found safe on Friday evening, but 10 people remained unaccounted for as of 9 p.m. following Wednesday's devastating earthquake, ...

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Is it just me, or was that an earthquake? (TechCrunch)

For just a brief moment, this was the internet at its best. I stared at a vase of dried out Trader Joe's flowers, rumbling on my table for maybe thirty.

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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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4.8 magnitude earthquake hits near New York City, rumbling streets (Globalnews.ca)

An earthquake shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said, with residents across the ...

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New York: Moment earthquake interrupts UN Security Council meeting (BBC News)

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake hit New York and surrounding areas.

County Executive George Latimer Statement on 4.7-Magnitude ... (Westchester County Government)

“Westchester County, along with the rest of the tristate area, experienced 4.7-magnitude earthquake around 10:23 a.m. according to the US Geological Survey.

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Earthquake rattles Northeast cities, USGS says (CNN)

An earthquake rattled buildings across parts of the Northeast Friday morning, according to data from the US Geological Survey, with reports of it being felt from Philadelphia to New York City. The New York Police Department said there were no damages ...

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How strong is a 4.8 earthquake? Quake magnitudes explained. (USA TODAY College)

Quake magnitudes explained. ... The 4.8 magnitude earthquake that struck New Jersey Friday generated shaking that could be felt from the Philadelphia suburbs to ...

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Earthquake maps show where seismic activity shook the Northeast ... (CBS News)

People in New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia and other areas of the Northeast, from Baltimore up through New England, felt the shaking from a 4.8 ...

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Earthquake centered near New York City rattles much of the Northeast (PBS)

An earthquake shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said, with residents reporting they ...

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An Interview With a Guy Who Got a Vasectomy During the East ... (WIRED)

Where's the last place you want to be during an earthquake? For Justin Allen, it was the urology clinic.

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Earthquake shakes Yankee Stadium -- but Gleyber hit right through it (MLB.com)

NEW YORK -- The Yankees expected that the Bronx would rumble for Juan Soto's first home opener in pinstripes, but not quite like this.

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CNN reporter describes what he felt during rare Northeast ... (CNN)

A preliminary 4.8 magnitude earthquake was felt in the Northeast Friday morning, according the US Geological Survey.

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Canadian missing in aftermath of Taiwan earthquake found safe (CityNews)

Last Updated April 5, 2024 11:42 am. TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan's Central News Agency says a Canadian missing after this week's powerful earthquake on the island's east coast has been found ...

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Earthquake in Northern New Jersey Rattles Manhattan Offices ... (BNN)

The preliminary 4.8 magnitude temblor was the strongest in the area since 1884, according to the US Geological Survey. It occurred near Whitehouse Station, New ...

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Video shows earthquake during United Nations Assembly | CNN (CNN)

United Nations correspondent Richard Roth recounts his firsthand experience of the 4.8 magnitude earthquake that hit New York City during a UN meeting.

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Why the New Jersey earthquake was felt several hundred miles away (The Washington Post)

East Coast earthquakes such as the 4.8-magnitude New Jersey temblor are not frequent, but when they do happen, shaking can be felt hundreds of miles away.

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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 earthquake felt in Ontario (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Around 10:25 a.m., Harsim Randhawa was on the seventh floor of an office building in Waterloo, Ont. “I felt the building vibrate,” he said.

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Waking Up to a New York City Earthquake (The New Yorker)

Sarah Larson writes about the 4.8-magnitude earthquake that struck New York City on April 5, 2024, and locals' reactions to the event.

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The U.S. East Coast was hit by an earthquake — and New Yorkers ... (CBC.ca)

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the U.S. East Coast on Friday, and although officials say the epicentre was in New Jersey, the effects it had on New York ...

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New York earthquake may have reached southern Ontario (Toronto.com)

According to a U.S. Geological Survey post on X (formerly Twitter), it was a magnitude 4.8 earthquake that “struck in New Jersey this morning around 10:30 ...

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April is National Earthquake Preparedness Month | California ... (Office of Governor Gavin Newsom)

Be prepared: Download the MyShake app today. Available in English, Spanish, Chinese (traditional), Vietnamese, Korean and Filipino.

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Why the East Coast Earthquake Covered So Much Ground (WIRED)

Friday morning's earthquake was felt from New York City all the way to Washington, DC. Blame ancient fault lines and bedrock for the jolt.

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Taiwan earthquake: over 600 people remain stranded days after ... (The Guardian)

'I kept praying and praying', says rescued woman as search for four people missing from hiking trail set to resume following Wednesday's quake.

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Taiwan earthquake: Hundreds still awaiting rescue, death toll rises ... (CNN)

More than 600 people remain stranded and are still awaiting rescue in Taiwan since a 7.4 magnitude tremor earthquake struck on Wednesday, the Taiwan's ...

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What to do — and not do — in an earthquake (The Washington Post)

Several aftershocks have occurred, and they continue to be likely within the next week, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Story continues below ...

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