Earthquake, aftershocks rattle NYC and beyond: “One of the largest” East Coast quakes in the last century

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Earthquake, aftershocks rattle NYC and beyond: “One of the largest” East Coast quakes in the last century

CBS NEWS, NEW YORK – New York City and its surrounding area were hit by a significant earthquake and multiple aftershocks Friday, including a powerful aftershock Friday evening. A 4.0 magnitude aftershock hit 37 miles west New York City near Gladstone, N.J. around 6 p.m. Friday. It struck 9.7 kilometers deep and was felt as far away as Long Island, where there were reports of houses shaking. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said there were no immediat…