"Uncommon East Coast Earthquakes: Impact and Aftermath"
A 4.8-magnitude earthquake near Lebanon, New Jersey, jolted East Coast residents, with weak rumblings felt as far away as Baltimore and the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border. East Coast earthquakes are relatively uncommon but can be felt by millions due to the distribution of cities. The Richter scale, once widely used to measure earthquakes, has been replaced by more modern methods. USGS experts advise staying safe during a quake by paying attention to emergency messaging, removing furniture that could fall, and seeking shelter under a table if possible.
