Is this the end of times? A rare earthquake, an eclipse, and a plague of locusts are all causing chaos in New York and beyond. Find out more!
New York and New Jersey were recently hit by a rare magnitude-4.8 earthquake, causing buildings to shake and objects to be tossed around homes. The quake, which struck on a Friday morning, left residents startled and shocked by the unexpected tremors. Sarah Larson, a local writer, captured the reactions of New Yorkers waking up to the shaking ground on April 5, 2024. The seismic activity continued with a 4.0 magnitude aftershock near Gladstone, N.J., adding to the unease in the region.
While the earthquake did rattle New York City and beyond, fortunately, no major damages were reported. Mayor Eric Adams urged residents to continue with their normal activities, reassuring them that there was no cause for alarm. The quake, centered in New Jersey, was felt along the eastern seaboard, impacting iconic landmarks in the city and surrounding areas. This event marked one of the most significant seismic occurrences in the region in decades.
The earthquake's timing stirred memories of past seismic events, such as the 2011 magnitude 5.8 quake that affected millions from Georgia to Canada. Despite the rare nature of the recent quake, experts explain that such seismic activity can occur outside traditional fault lines. The geological curiosity of earthquakes hitting unexpected regions like New York challenges conventional understanding.
In the midst of the earthquake chaos, residents are left questioning the series of unusual events, which include an upcoming eclipse and reports of a locust plague. With these phenomena converging, the atmosphere is filled with uncertainty and speculation. As New York City navigates through the aftermath of the earthquake, the resiliency of its residents stands out amidst the seismic disturbances.
An earthquake, an eclipse, and a plague of locusts are all coming together this year. Is this the end of times?
The rare magnitude-4.8 earthquake hit on Friday morning, shaking buildings and throwing objects around homes.
Sarah Larson writes about the 4.8-magnitude earthquake that struck New York City on April 5, 2024, and locals' reactions to the event.
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.
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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US Geological survey reported the quake centered in New Jersey, and was felt across the eastern seaboard.
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck New York City and surrounding areas, the region's most significate quake in decades.
An earthquake was reported in the New York-New Jersey area around 10:20 a.m. Friday.
NEW YORK: A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck the New York City region on Friday (Apr 5), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), ...
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On Friday morning, New York felt the tremors of a 4.8 earthquake, causing minor alarm throughout all five boroughs. So far, no major damage or injuries have ...
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The quake's epicenter was in Tewksbury in central New Jersey, about 64 kilometers west of New York City.
The 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Readington Township, New Jersey rattled homes and buildings across the Northeast at 10:23 a.m. Friday, according to the ...