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Powerful Earthquake Hits New Jersey, Aftershock Felt in NYC
3 Aug
Summary
- 4.8-magnitude quake, strongest in over a century
- 3.0-magnitude aftershock felt in New York City
- Authorities monitoring situation, no serious threat
Last month, on July 2nd, the Greater New York area experienced a significant seismic event when a 4.8-magnitude earthquake rattled northern New Jersey. This quake, the strongest the region has felt in over a century, surprised residents unaccustomed to such seismic activity.
Just hours later, a 3.0-magnitude aftershock, or potentially a 3.8-magnitude according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, struck the same area, sending mild tremors through parts of Upper Manhattan, The Bronx, and nearby areas of New York City. Local authorities and emergency services have been closely monitoring the situation, but have emphasized that the aftershock posed no serious threat to the public.
Despite the unexpected nature of these events, officials have assured residents that the situation is under control. They continue to closely track any further seismic activity in the region to ensure the safety of the local population.
