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4.8-magnitude earthquake is largest in NYC area since 1884
The largest earthquake ever recorded in New York City’s history was 5.2-magnitude in 1884, according to NYC Emergency Management. It’s believed to have happened somewhere between Brooklyn and ...
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When was New York City’s last earthquake? History of tremors as 4.8 quake rattles buildings across the city
New York City is not necessarily thought ... One was the Cornwall-Massena earthquake in 1944 measuring 5.8, while another in 1884 measured 5.3. The United States Geological Survey says that ...