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Apr 05 2024
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Earthquake maps show where seismic activity shook the Northeast today
Residents across the Northeast were rattled by a 4.8 magnitude earthquake that shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area and much of the surrounding region on Friday morning. The U.S. Geological Survey was quick to release maps showing the spot where the quake was centered, in New Jersey, and the area where it was felt. The USGS reported the quake occurred about 7 miles north
CBS News (Online)Apr 05 2024
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Across Hudson County, authorities check for damage from 4.8 earthquake
Cities across Hudson County are assessing any possible damage caused by the 4.8 earthquake that struck New Jersey Friday morning. The Bayonne Office of Emergency Management said on social media posts that there are no reports of damage in the city. In Hoboken, public safety officials are checking on senior buildings, the Hoboken University Medical Center and other critical infrastructure, city
nj.comApr 19 2024
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N.J. bridges were checked after the 4.8 magnitude earthquake. Here’s what inspectors found.
When New Jersey was rocked by a 4.8 magnitude earthquake on April 5, some residents received text messages from the county they live in to check their homes for structural damage. But what about highway and transit bridges in the state, that number in the thousands? Where do inspectors even start? The state has 6,820 road bridges and NJ Transit has 691 bridges of varying types. State
nj.comApr 04 2024
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Taiwan earthquake death toll climbs to 10, with 38 people missing
A total of 660 people are trapped, Taiwanese officials said. The death toll from Wednesday's powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan climbed on Thursday to 10 people, with dozens more missing, Taiwanese officials said. At least 38 people were missing and some 660 people were trapped by rubble, authorities said in 4:30 p.m. update. The list of people who were trapped included 611 who were
ABC News (Online)Apr 04 2024
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TSMC resumes work at construction sites after earthquake-led shutdown
A smartphone with a displayed TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) logo is placed on a computer motherboard in this illustration taken March 6, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab TSMC said its initial checks showed that safety systems at its Taiwan-based chip fabs were operating normally. Some fabs were evacuated but all
ReutersMar 10 2024
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Minor earthquake shakes Quilcene, west of Poulsbo
A minor earthquake shook Quilcene Sunday night, according to the USGS.
At about 7:14 p.m., the magnitude 2.09 hit approximately 5 kilometers southeast of Quilcene, at a depth of 22.7 kilometers.
Typically, humans don’t “feel” earthquakes below magnitude 3.0; however, pets may have been acting funny during the shake.
Hanging objects may have swung a little bit as well.
KIRO 7Apr 03 2024
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Scores remain missing after Taiwan’s biggest earthquake in 25 years
NBC News (Online)Apr 13 2024
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Union County, New Jersey home deemed unsafe due to possible earthquake damage
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. -- More than a week after an earthquake shook the Northeast, we're learning of more possible damage in New Jersey. A home in Berkeley Heights, Union County has now been deemed unsafe. The Berkeley Heights Fire Department says the foundation of the home failed, and investigators believe the earthquake on April 5 may have been a contributing factor. The home on Maple and
CBS News (Online)Mar 09 2024
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2.8 Magnitude earthquake hits Kershaw County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - An earthquake occurred around the towns of Elgin and Lugoff Saturday morning. According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), a 2.84 magnitude earthquake struck the area around Elgin and Lugoff at a depth of around 1.7 miles. This is the highest-magnitude earthquake reported in South Carolina this year, as per the SCDNR website. Inland
WIS 10Apr 08 2024
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More Than 40 Earthquake Aftershocks Rattle Region Since Friday: USGS
LONG ISLAND, NY – A series of 41 aftershocks have rattled New Jersey so far, with some felt across Long Island and the tri-state region — after Friday's earthquake, registering at a 4.8 magnitude, was deemed one of the largest in the last century. Alexandra Hatem, research geologist with the United States Geological Survey, said the aftershocks followed the main earthquake Friday. "That is
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