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Strong earthquake shakes New York City

TB (according to VNA) April 6, 2024 06:10

The US Geological Survey said the earthquake had an estimated magnitude of 4.7, with its epicenter near Lebanon, New Jersey.

Động đất mạnh đã làm rung chuyển khu vực đô thị đông dân cư của thành phố New York. (Nguồn: AFP/Getty Images)
A strong earthquake has shaken a densely populated metropolitan area of ​​New York City.

On the evening of April 5 (Vietnam time), a strong earthquake shook the densely populated urban area of ​​New York City (USA).

The US Geological Survey said the earthquake had an estimated magnitude of 4.7, with its epicenter near Lebanon, New Jersey.

There are currently no reports of damage caused by this earthquake.

Residents in Brooklyn reported hearing a loud bang and the building shaking, while residents in Baltimore, Philadelphia and surrounding areas also reported feeling the ground shake.

In a post on the X platform, New York Governor Kathy Hochul said authorities are assessing the impact and any possible damage caused by this earthquake.

TB (according to VNA)
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