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4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Northeast
Kayla Epstein Reporting from New York
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook the northeastern United States at 10:23 am on Friday, April 5, 2024. The epicenter was located 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York. The quake was felt as far away as Boston, Massachusetts, and Hartford, Connecticut.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, but the earthquake is a reminder of the potential for seismic activity in the Northeast. This was the largest earthquake to hit the region since a 5.8 magnitude earthquake in 1944.
According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake was caused by the movement of two tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface. The plates are slowly moving away from each other, and the earthquake occurred when one plate slipped past the other.
The earthquake is a reminder that earthquakes can happen anywhere, at any time. It is important to be prepared for the possibility of an earthquake and to know what to do if one occurs.
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