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New York City’s Skyscrapers Are Built to Withstand Most Earthquakes

Apr 9 2024 // The ground rumbled Friday beneath New York City, home to famous skyscrapers like the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center. Though buildings that can reach above 100 stories might seem especially vulnerable to...

East Coast 4.8 Earthquake Causes Disruption But No Injuries or Sweeping Damage

Apr 7 2024 // An unusual East Coast earthquake shook millions of people from New York and Philadelphia skyscrapers to rural New England on Friday, causing no widespread damage but startling an area unaccustomed to temblors. The U.S....

New York-New Jersey Area Shaken by 4.8 Earthquake

Apr 5 2024 // A 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook the New Jersey-New York area this morning at about 10:23 am, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake’s epicenter was near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey....

Magnitude 4.9 Earthquake Shook Idaho

Feb 28 2024 // An earthquake of 4.9 magnitude struck north of Boise, Idaho, reportedly causing no major damage or injuries, authorities confirmed. The quake happened at 10:25 a.m. on Monday and was centered about 6.2 miles north of...

Missouri DCI Highlights Cost, Lack of Earthquake Coverage in High-Risk Areas

Feb 15 2024 // The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) issued an Earthquake Survey in December 2023 that shows a lack of understanding about risk and insurance coverage is a problem, while the cost and lack of available...

Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Struck Mauna Loa Volcano in Hawaii

Feb 12 2024 // A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the world’s largest active volcano on Friday — Mauna Loa on the Big Island of Hawaii — knocking items off shelves and cutting power in a nearby town but not immediately prompting...

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