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Breaking News: 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes NYC and Surrounding Areas! What Happened?

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🚨 Earthquake Alert: A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hits NYC and New Jersey, causing tremors and panic. Get the latest updates here! #Earthquake #NYC #NewJersey

A seismic event of 4.8 magnitude sent shockwaves through the Northeastern United States today, impacting areas like New York City, New Jersey, Maryland, and Philadelphia. The quake struck around 10:20 a.m. Friday morning, with residents in these regions feeling the ground shake beneath them.

The epicenter of the earthquake was reported near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, with the USGS providing varying reports of either 4.7 or 4.8 magnitude. The tremors spread quickly, causing alarm and concern among the local population.

Reports from Maryland indicated widespread shakes across the state, adding to the chaos and uncertainty brought on by this unexpected natural event. Philadelphia also experienced the effects of the earthquake, with the U.S. Geological Survey confirming the 4.8 magnitude centered near Whitehouse Station.

While the situation continues to unfold, authorities are closely monitoring the aftermath of the earthquake to assess any damages and ensure the safety of residents. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story!

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4.8 magnitude earthquake rattles NYC, New Jersey: Live updates (Wellsville Daily Reporter)

An earthquake was reported in the New York-New Jersey area around 10:20 a.m. Friday.

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Maryland shaken by 4.8 magnitude earthquake today (CBS Baltimore)

Maryland residents felt shakes across the state after a 4.8 magnitude earthquake, Friday morning.

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Earthquake rattles New York City, surrounding region today (CBS News)

It happened at approximately 10:20 a.m.. The quake - which the USGS has said was either 4.7 or 4.8 - was centered near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, 40 miles ...

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Philadelphia shaken by 4.8 earthquake centered today in New ... (CBS Philly)

The U.S. Geological Survey says a 4.8 magnitude earthquake was reported today near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, on Friday.

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Earthquake reported in New York, New Jersey. What we know now (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake with an epicenter northeast of Lebanon, New Jersey, struck at 10:23 a.m. Friday, according to the United States Geological ...

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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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Was Today's Earthquake Connected to the Solar Eclipse? (The New York Times)

The tidal forces on Earth grow as the sun, moon and Earth begin to align, a configuration that can lead to a solar eclipse. But the results of several ...

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Earthquake shakes U.S. East Coast, impacting New York ... (NBC News)

The U.S. Geological Survey initially measured the earthquake at a 4.8-magnitude. ... An earthquake struck the East Coast of the United States on Friday morning, ...

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Monday's solar eclipse did not cause earthquake today (Business Insider)

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake rattled NYC, NJ, and even Pennsylvania just days before the 2024 total solar eclipse. But the two events aren't related.

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Earthquake news today: Tremors felt in New York City area with ... (Zee Business)

The agency reported a quake at 10:23 a.m. with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8, centered near Lebanon, New Jersey, or about 45 miles west of New York City ...

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