-
What scientists are hoping to learn from the NJ earthquake and aftershocks
Researchers from as far away as the University of Texas were in New Jersey to install a seismometer, a tool that can measure aftershocks near the epicenter and give scientists a better sense of the fault that shifted on April 5 — then delivered the area its largest earthquake in more than 100 years.
-
Scientists install seismometers in NJ to learn about earthquakes and aftershocks
NBC New York’s Jen Maxfield reports.
-
Coachella Festival surprised by a small earthquake
A small earthquake has shaken the Southern California desert near where the Coachella music festival is being held this weekend.
-
1st an earthquake, now an eclipse. Yankees to play on same day as another natural phenomenon
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake shook New York City on Friday as the Yankees went through batting practice before their home opener. Three days later, the Yankees will play after another natural phenomenon. At least this one will be expected. A solar eclipse is forecast to take place Monday afternoon, with parts of upstate New York being in its path of totality. The Yankees host the...
-
Brooklyn school gym deemed unsafe after Friday's magnitude 4.8 earthquake: DOB
The gym of a Brooklyn school has been deemed unsafe following Friday’s earthquake, officials said. According to the city’s Department of Buildings, on Friday, they conducted a structural stability inspection at 370 Fountain Avenue after receiving reports of cracks in the interior. Inspectors found step cracking and vertical cracks in the interior masonry walls of the school’s gymnasium and...
-
Magnitude 4.8 earthquake shakes tri-state
We talked with Professor Folarin Kolawole with the Dept. OF Earth and Environmental Sciences at Columbia University about yesterday earthquake and what exactly happened.
-
Magnitude 4.8 earthquake rattles the Bronx
Gaby Acevedo reporting on the magnitude 4.8 earthquake rattling the Bronx.
-
East Coast earthquakes aren't common, but they are felt by millions. Here's what to know
East Coast residents were jolted Friday by a 4.8-magnitude earthquake centered near Lebanon, New Jersey, with weak rumblings felt as far away as Baltimore and the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border. No life-threatening injuries or major damage have been reported. Here’s what to know about earthquakes on the East Coast. The Richter scale, developed by Charles F. Richter in the 1930s, is no...
-
New York City's skyscrapers are built to withstand most earthquakes
New York City’s skyscrapers might seem especially vulnerable to earthquakes like the one Friday. But engineering experts say skyscrapers are built with enough flexibility to withstand them.
-
NJ earthquake: What are aftershocks and how long could they last for?
In the aftermath of the earthquake in New Jersey that shook the entire tri-state area and beyond, more than a dozen aftershocks were reported in the ensuing hours in the region — including a 4.0-magnitude quake early Friday evening, according to the USGS.
-
Explaining how an earthquake occurs
Storm Team 4’s Dave Price and Dr. James Davis explain some of the science behind the earthquake in New Jersey on Friday, like why is happened and why so many people were able to feel it far away.
-
NJ earthquake: Millions feel Friday morning shake, then an aftershock hours later
The New Jersey magnitude 4.8 earthquake was felt from hundreds of miles away, with some in the tri-state feeling the Earth move under their feet for the first time ever. But just a few hours later, a magnitude 4.0 aftershock hit in the same area of the state and again was felt throughout the region.
-
What causes an earthquake? Here's a brief explanation and how to stay safe
So what’s the science behind what happens to cause an earthquake? Here’s a look at the anatomy of the New Jersey quake and try to explain the why and how of it all.
-
Can climate change make earthquakes more common? NY experts weigh in.
An earthquake is usually a foreign experience to New Yorkers, and it naturally sounded the alarms with the minds jumping to the worst possible conclusions. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino reports.
-
EarthCam footage shows earthquake shaking NYC
Video provided by Earth Cam shows the strongest quake to hit the East Coast since 2011 shaking the Statue of Liberty on Friday.
-
These are the largest earthquakes in NYC since 1700s
NBC New York’s Chris Glorioso reports.
-
Earthquake shakes tri-state: How big was it, what caused it, NYC's response, and more
It was the question of the day on Friday: Did you feel it? The magnitude 4.8 earthquake that hit northern New Jersey had impacts ranging from Maryland to Massachusetts, though amazingly there were no reports of injuries or damage to any buildings, other than a small number of homes or private property. NBC New York has team coverage.
-
Tri-state earthquake: No injuries or evacuations after strongest NYC-area quake in 140 years
The only reports of damage following the magnitude 4.8 earthquake were in regards to private property, with no reports of injuries anywhere across the tri-state.
-
Compilation: Videos show rare earthquake shake New Jersey, New York
Earthquakes in the New York City area are rare, even if they seem increasingly common in recent years. Here’s a compilation of videos showing the quake taking people in the area by surprise.
-
5 of the strongest earthquakes to strike the East Coast
Did you know South Carolina saw a devastating 7.3 earthquake in 1886?