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New York rattled by 4.8 magnitude earthquake
A rare earthquake measuring magnitude-4.8 struck the Northeast on Friday morning, causing tremors felt from Maine to Virginia.
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A magnitude-4.8 earthquake struck the Northeast, rattling residents from Maine to Virginia but causing no major damage or injuries, according to the US Geological Survey.
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The quake, centered in Whitehouse Station, N.J., startled many unaccustomed to tremors in the region, leading to brief disruptions in transportation and infrastructure operations.
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Despite its rarity, the event prompted swift responses from officials, including President Biden, who offered assistance to affected areas, while residents and authorities remain vigilant for potential gas leaks or building damage.
Magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits New York City region | Reuters
The epicenter of the quake was located in Whitehouse Station, N.J., approximately 40 miles west of New York City, and occurred around 10:23 a.m. ET.
The event surprised residents unaccustomed to such occurrences, but the relatively minor nature of the quake, lasting only several seconds, led to a swift return to normalcy once the shaking subsided.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams acknowledged the potential trauma of such events, stating, “Earthquakes don’t happen every day in New York. So this can be extremely traumatic.”
Although the quake was the largest in the region since 2011, no significant damage was reported.
However, the USGS recorded several aftershocks, with magnitudes up to 2.2, in the hours following the initial event.
The skyline is seen in Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Entirely unexpected
Seismologist Paul Earle explained that while earthquakes in the Northeast are uncommon, they are not entirely unexpected.
He noted that due to the harder rock and unique geological conditions of the East Coast, seismic waves can travel further, resulting in tremors felt across a wider area compared to similar-sized quakes on the West Coast.
Despite its relatively minor impact, the earthquake briefly disrupted transportation and infrastructure operations.
The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily halted departures at some airports, and Amtrak and NJ Transit trains experienced delays as tracks and bridges were inspected.
President Biden has been briefed on the earthquake and offered assistance to affected areas.
The last significant earthquake to affect the region was in 2011 in Virginia, with a magnitude-5.9 quake felt across multiple states.
As residents and officials assess the aftermath, attention is focused on potential gas leaks and building damage.
The Empire State Building, a New York City landmark, humorously reassured the public with a tweet: “I AM FINE.”
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He described the ongoing war as a ‘crisis’ and expressed that the bloodshed in eastern Europe might not have occurred under a Trump presidency. Putin praised Trump as ‘smart and pragmatic’ and indicated his openness to negotiations concerning Ukraine.
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Trump had previously claimed he could resolve the war quickly if he had been president. Just after beginning his second presidential term, there have been no signs of an imminent resolution to the conflict.
He recently warned Putin of potential taxes and sanctions if Russia does not agree to peace talks.
Advisers suggested that military aid to Ukraine could be curtailed if Kyiv does not agree to a deal. Trump criticised Zelensky, implying that the Ukrainian leader should have prevented the war.
Political analysts doubt Trump’s ability to end the conflict swiftly, highlighting Russia’s advantageous position in negotiations. However, some in Ukraine remain cautiously optimistic that a Trump presidency could offer a better alternative to the current situation under President Biden.
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