Here are notable earthquakes felt in the NYC region : compar

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake rattled the New York City region Friday morning -- marking one of the strongest earthquakes on the East Coast in the last century, officials said. The earthquake was centered near Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage, USGS said.

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