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Where Earthquakes Occur: Earthquakes in NYC

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TITLE: WHERE EARTHQUAKES OCCUR

MAP: National Seismic Hazard Model, 2023

HEADING: EARTHQUAKES IN NYC

Did you know you live in “earthquake country?” It’s true. Places like New York City have experienced earthquakes in the past and will again in the future. Make sure you know what to do if you feel shaking: drop, cover, and hold on!

HEADING: IF YOU FEEL THE GROUND SHAKE

DROP. COVER. HOLD ON.

LARGEST EARTHQUAKE - NEW YORK CITY - Aug. 10, 1884 - MAGNITUDE 5.2

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