Strong aftershock of 4.0 in New Jersey shakes New York

2024-04-06 10:10:34

NY has experienced other shaking with a magnitude of 4.0according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The event took place in Gladstone, New Jerseyat a distance of approximately 7 km southwest of the city.

The governor of NYKathy Hochul, reported in X (Twitter) About this replicasaying: “A magnitude 4.0 aftershock of this morning’s earthquake just occurred in New Jersey. We continue to review critical infrastructure and there are no reports of significant damage at this time.”

The USGS has confirmed that the magnitude of this aftershock does not represent a tsunami hazard and classifies this earthquake as “moderate.”

The USGS in a second post on X (Twitter) reported:

“This M4 earthquake is a aftershock of the M4.8 earthquake this morning near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey”.

Earthquake announcement in New York on Fox screens

Although the majority of the population in this area resides in weather-resistant structures earthquakesit is recognized that there are vulnerable buildings, especially those built with unreinforced brick or reinforced masonry.

The authorities have issued a green alertindicating that there is a low probability of casualties or significant damage.

He magnitude 4.8 tremor felt in New York and its surroundings this Friday morning, is considered the strongest earthquake in the last forty 40 years. Experts point out that it was the strongest phenomenon in the region since the one recorded in Buffalo in 2023.

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2024-04-06 10:10:34