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Earthquake rattles NYC area, sending tremors across East Coast

NEW YORK — A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck northern New Jersey on Friday morning, producing tremors that were felt in New York City and as far away as Maryland and Massachusetts.

Earthquakes large enough to be felt by a lot of people are relatively uncommon on the East Coast

Since 1950 there have been about 20 East Coast quakes with a magnitude above 4.5, according to the United States Geological Survey. That's compared with over 1,000 on the West Coast.

East Coast earthquakes aren't common, but they are felt by millions. Here's what to know - The Daily Reporter

What causes earthquakes? Here's an explanation and how to stay safe – NBC New York

Earthquakes in general are uncommon along the East Coast, and ones as powerful as the one that hit on Friday are exceedingly rare.

East Coast earthquakes aren't common, but they are felt by millions. Here's what to know – Lowell Sun

Earthquakes large enough to be felt by a lot of people are relatively uncommon on the East Coast. Since 1950 there have been about 20 quakes with a magnitude above 4.5, according to the United States Geological Survey. That’s compared with over 1,000 on the West Coast. 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.