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A 2nd earthquake in 3 days shakes neighborhoods in NJ

HILLSDALE — New Jersey was hit Tuesday with its second earthquake in three days. The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a ...

Another Earthquake Hits New York City: What to Know

While earthquakes are relatively uncommon in the Northeast, the events highlight the region's ongoing seismic activity.
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4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Reported In US

Tsunami waves were reported in the United States after the massive earthquake struck Russia's Far East. A 5.7-foot tsunami ...

Earthquake Hits Unlikely U.S. State for 2nd Time in Days Tuesday

When you think of earthquake danger zones in the United States, it's unlikely that New Jersey is at the top of your list.

What to know about earthquakes in the Northeast

Earthquakes in the Northeast tend to be active for a short period of time before the activity shifts to another area, Gates ...

Earthquake today: 2.7-magnitude tremor hits Hillsdale, New Jersey; shakes New York City; no damage reported

A 2.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Hillsdale, New Jersey, on August 5, shaking parts of the Tri-State area. It follows a ...
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'We're as active as California': What everyone needs to know about this week's earthquakes in NJ

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake shook the region on Tuesday. Its epicenter was in Hillsdale, New Jersey, about an hour's drive ...
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City buildings would be vulnerable in the rare event of a moderate earthquake

Roughly 60% of the city’s buildings were constructed before 1940, well before the city updated its building codes in 1995 to ...