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Does the East Coast Earthquake Mean the Big One Is Coming?

BE PREPARED

Experts say New York City in particular is not built to withstand a massive earthquake and that preparations need to be undertaken now to avert a possible catastrophe.

Justin Rohrlich

Justin Rohrlich

Reporter

Published Apr. 5 2024 4:35PM EDT

A view of the New York City skyline from across the Hudson River, with people standing at the water’s edge, shortly after an earthquake occurred on Friday. — Fatih Aktas/Anadolu via Getty Images

Justin Rohrlich

Justin Rohrlich

Reporter

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