"East Coast Earthquake Aftershocks: What to Expect in the Coming Week"
TL;DR
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Readington Township, New Jersey, caused aftershocks across the Northeast, with seismologists expecting more over the next week, particularly near the epicenter. Minor damage was reported, including a collapsed historic grist mill and gas leaks. The earthquake also caused power outages, unsafe homes, and a water main break in various areas, but New York City's infrastructure remained intact.
Topics:nationnatural-disasters#aftershocks#earthquake#natural-disasters#new-york-city#northeast#seismologists
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