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"Moderate 4.2 Earthquake Rattles Los Angeles and Surrounding Southern California Areas"
natural-disasters-environment2 years ago

"Moderate 4.2 Earthquake Rattles Los Angeles and Surrounding Southern California Areas"

Southern California experienced a 4.2 magnitude earthquake with its epicenter near Lytle Creek, north of San Bernardino. The tremor occurred on Friday morning with no reported injuries or significant damage in Los Angeles or San Bernardino County. This event follows a 4.1 magnitude quake earlier in the week off the coast near Rancho Palos Verdes. Local authorities have not reported any calls for service related to the earthquake.

"1.7 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts New York City, Triggers Explosions in Queens"
environment-and-science2 years ago

"1.7 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts New York City, Triggers Explosions in Queens"

A minor 1.7 magnitude earthquake struck near the Astoria section of Queens, New York City, causing a series of small explosions on Roosevelt Island, with no reported injuries or structural damage. The incident occurred early Tuesday and coincided with a 2.3 magnitude quake in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C. There were no power outages, and the events did not affect transit, traffic, or utility services.

"Magnitude 1.7 Earthquake in NYC Sparks Explosion Scare and Shakes Multiple Boroughs"
environment-and-science2 years ago

"Magnitude 1.7 Earthquake in NYC Sparks Explosion Scare and Shakes Multiple Boroughs"

A 1.7 magnitude earthquake centered near Astoria, Queens in New York City was felt early Tuesday morning, causing residents in parts of NYC and several areas of northern New Jersey to experience weak shaking. The tremor, which occurred around 5:45 a.m., also led to power outages in some areas and was reported as far away as Connecticut and Maine. Despite being a minor quake, it was enough to jolt some residents awake with what felt like an explosion.