Second Earthquake in 3 Days Rattles Residents Along the East Coast—A Look at Major Cities Sitting on a Fault Line
There is a difference between faults and fault lines. The USGS explains a fault is a three-dimensional surface within the planet that might go up to the surface or may be complete
Could New England’s 3.8 earthquake trigger aftershocks?
Experts say that while it has been quiet after Monday's quake, the risk of one or more aftershocks is not out of the question.
Earthquake shakes New England from Boston to Maine, ‘like a truck was hitting our building’
Rare Maine earthquake shakes New England, rattling states from Mass. to R.I.
Watch video: New England earthquake caught near iconic Maine lighthouse
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New Jersey earthquake: Bergen and New York hit by 2.4 magnitude shake 'like car hit house'
New Jersey residents felt the tremors after an earthquake shook the region Friday afternoon. The United States Geological Survey revealed a map that confirms an earthquake of magnitude 2.4, 1 kilometer ESE of Paramus in New Jersey.
Earthquake Rattles New Jersey, New York
Molina lives about 20 minutes from where the earthquake was centered near Paramus, New Jersey. The U.S. Geological Survey gave the quake an initial rating of 2.4 magnitude. It happened just after 1 p.m. Paramus is about 17 miles north of New York City.
How Does the 3.8 Earthquake that Rocked Maine Compare to Past Earthquakes?
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck near York Harbor, Maine, early Monday, sending tremors as far south as Boston and as far west as Albany, New York. The quake, detected approximately 12 miles underground, caused no reported injuries or damage, but its occurrence has renewed attention on New England's seismic history​​.
Second earthquake off York Harbor, Maine, near Portsmouth: 2.0 magnitude aftershock
A 2.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded off York Harbor, Maine, early Wednesday by the U.S. Geological Survey, an aftershock to Monday’s earthquake.
3.8 magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of New England
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of New England on Monday morning with shaking felt in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and an hour away in Boston. The quake was centered 10 kilometers southeast of York Harbor, Maine.
Earthquake rattles New England on Monday
The quake, centered about six miles southeast of York Harbor, Maine, at 10:22 a.m. was reportedly felt hundreds of miles away across New England and as far as Pennsylvania.
Experts explain Maine's recent seismic activity, potential for future aftershocks
It’s been a very busy week underground in Maine, as there was an aftershock Wednesday morning from the larger earthquake that occurred Monday.
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Chinese Schooling, Tourism, and Language Contribute to Cultural Erasure of Tibet
Earlier this month, a massive earthquake struck Tibet and severely damaged numerous monasteries and nunneries. Recent media articles since then have highlighted other ongoing threats to Tibetan culture from the Chinese government and how the struggle for its preservation is playing out in the region and around the world.
5.6 magnitude earthquake shakes buildings in Taiwan, series of temblors hits island
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook buildings in Taiwan on Thursday morning, as a series of temblors hit the island, causing little damage but possibly portending more seismic activity in the near future