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Earthquake Felt on East End on Friday

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The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Northern New Jersey occurred on Friday at 10:23 a.m. It was felt on the East End.

The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Northern New Jersey occurred on Friday at 10:23 a.m. It was felt on the East End.

authorStaff Writer on Apr 5, 2024
An earthquake mildly shook the East End on Friday morning. The 4.8 magnitude earthquake at 10:23 a.m. was centered in Northern New Jersey, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Despite... more

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