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New Earthquake Alarm App Could Help Save Lives During Natural Disasters
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)– A new way to save lives with the sounding of a quake alarm? Yup, there’s an app for that. Japan is one of just a few locations on earth where dense networks of seismic gear can...
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Death Toll Rises After Two Earthquakes Rattle Southern Japan
MASHIKI, Japan (CBSNewYork/AP) — Southern Japan is reeling this morning after two deadly earthquakes in two days, leaving at least 32 killed and 1,500 others injured. The powerful 7.1 magnitude...
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7.8-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Ecuador’s Central Coast, At Least 28 Dead
QUITO, Ecuador (CBSNewYork/AP) — Ecuador’s Vice President Jorge Glas says at least 28 people have been killed in a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake that hit the country’s central coast. Glas said...
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6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Rome, Central Italy
ROME (CBSNewYork/CBS News/AP) — A 6.1-magnitude earthquake shook Rome and central Italy early Wednesday local time — and the mayor of one town said his community wasn’t there anymore. There were no...
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At Least 159 Dead, 368 Injured In Earthquake In Italy
AMATRICE, Italy (CBSNewYork/CBS News/AP) — A town was nearly decimated, and at least 159 people were killed in a massive earthquake that struck central Italy early Wednesday morning. The quake struck...
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Magnitude-5.0 Earthquake Strikes Central Oklahoma
CUSHING, Okla. (CBSNewYork/AP) — A magnitude 5.0 earthquake shook central Oklahoma Sunday evening. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake struck at 8:44 p.m. EST, with an epicenter located...
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PHOTOS: Powerful Earthquake Strikes New Zealand
A powerful earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island early Monday, shaking residents awake, causing damage to buildings and prompting emergency services to warn people along the coast to move to...
View ArticleAuthorities: At Least 2 Dead In New Zealand Quake
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (CBSNewYork/CBS News/AP) — A deadly magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck near Christchurch, New Zealand, leading to tsunami activity, officials said Sunday. The quake caused damage...
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Major Earthquake, Tsunami Wave Strike Off Fukushima In Japan
TOKYO (CBSNewYork/CBS News/AP) — Coastal residents in Japan were ordered to flee to higher ground on Tuesday local time after a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck off the coast of...
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6.5-Magnitude Earthquake Kills At Least 6 People In Southern Philippines
The 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck overnight while many people were still sleeping.
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At Least 2 Dead In Earthquake On Italian Island Of Ischia
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — At least two people were killed in a 4.0-magnitude quake that hit the Italian resort island of Ischia Monday night during the height of Europe’s tourist season. Tourists said...
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Images Show Destruction After Deadly Earthquake Hits Southern Mexico
An 8.1-magnitude earthquake -- the strongest to hit Mexico in a century -- killed at least 32 people, toppled houses in Chiapas state and triggered tsunami alerts.
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At Least 32 Dead After 8.1 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Southern Mexico
MEXICO CITY (CBSNewYork) — Rescuers have been searching through the rubble for survivors after a massive 8.1 magnitude earthquake rocked the coast of southern Mexico. The quake struck just before...
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PHOTOS: 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Central Mexico
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocked central Mexico on Tuesday, collapsing buildings and causing widespread damage.
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More Than 130 Killed When Massive Earthquake Rocks Central Mexico
MEXICO CITY (CBSNewYork/CBSNews) – A 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocked central Mexico on Tuesday, collapsing buildings and causing widespread damage. The massive quake was centered about 76 miles...
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‘We Thought We Were Going To Die:’ Mexico Earthquake Survivors Arrive In NYC
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Local communities were gripped by panic and fear Wednesday as they awaited word about their loved ones in Mexico following Tuesday’s deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake that...
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Death Toll In Mexico Earthquake Rises Above 200 As Search For Survivors...
MEXICO CITY (CBSNewYork/CBS News) — A desperate search for survivors continued in Mexico Wednesday, as the death toll from a massive earthquake this week continued to rise. At least 230 people were...
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1.7 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Morris County, New Jersey
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — A magnitude 1.7 earthquake rattled Morris County, New Jersey Monday evening. Confirmed earthquake in the Morris area. https://t.co/YGjIbiXRa8 https://t.co/8EbFsOMzNF —...
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4.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes In Delaware, Felt In New York
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/CBS News) — A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck in Delaware Thursday afternoon, and there were reports that it was felt in New York City. The epicenter of earthquake was 10 miles...
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Delaware Earthquake That Shook Northeast Uncommon But Not Unprecedented
PALISADES, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – Many are still shaken from a 4.1 earthquake that was felt along the East Coast on Thursday. As CBS2’s Vanessa Murdock reported, while seismic activity doesn’t happen...
View ArticleAt Least One Dead In 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake In Peru
ACARI, Peru (CBSNewYork/CBS News/AP) — A powerful earthquake struck off Peru’s coast early Sunday. The quake destroyed adobe structures and killing at least one person, according to officials. MORE...
View ArticleTsunami Warning Canceled After Alaska Earthquake
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (CBSNewYork/AP) — The National Tsunami Center has canceled a tsunami warning that was triggered by a powerful earthquake off the coast of Alaska. Mickey Varnadao, a computer...
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Small Earthquake Rattles Some Residents In Westchester, Putnam
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Some communities north of New York City were rattled by a 2.2 magnitude earthquake early Wednesday morning. The quake registered at 6:14 a.m. in the Lake Mohegan area, which...
View ArticlePowerful Earthquake Hits South, Central Mexico
OAXACA (CBSNewYork) — A powerful 7.2 earthquake hit the south and central parts of Mexico on Friday. The quake caused lights to sway in Mexico City. Panicked residents ran into the streets to get away...
View ArticleHundreds Killed When Earthquake Triggers Tsunami In Indonesia
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The sun had just slipped behind the mountains, leaving a soft pink glow as the blue sea melted into the darkening horizon. It could have been a postcard from a tropical...
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Small Earthquake Strikes Off Coast Of NJ, Queens
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – There was a small earthquake off the coast of New Jersey Thursday morning. The USGS says the 1.4-magnitude quake struck at 3:23 a.m. (credit: Google.com) Its epicenter was...
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7.0 Earthquake Hits Alaska, Triggers Tsunami Warning
Back-to-back earthquakes measuring 7.0 and 5.8 rocked buildings and buckled roads Friday morning in Anchorage, prompting people to run from their offices or take cover under desks and triggering a...
View ArticleSmall Earthquake Reported In Long Island City
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – If you were in Long Island City Tuesday night and felt the ground shake – it wasn’t a subway – it was an earthquake. According to the United States Geological Survey, a very...
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Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Rocks Southern California
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck in in the remote Kern County community of Searles Valley Thursday morning, about 160 miles northeast of Los Angeles and near the Mojave Desert.
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Earthquake Ends Knicks’ First Summer League Game, Players Evacuated After...
LAS VEGAS (CBSNewYork/AP) — The NBA Summer League game between the New York Knicks and the New Orleans Pelicans has been postponed because of a second major earthquake centered in the Southern...
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7.1 Quake Rocks SoCal, Searles Valley Hit Hard For Second Time In 24 Hours
A 7.1 quake rocked Southern California Friday evening.
View ArticleMinor 1.3-Magnitude Earthquake Rumbles Mamaroneck
Mamaroneck, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – A minor earthquake struck near Mamaroneck Monday night. The 1.3-magnitude quake hit just west of Mamaroneck at 8:09 p.m. Researchers say the epicenter of the quake was...
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Deadly Earthquake Strikes Puerto Rico, Knocking Out Power Across Island
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked Puerto Rico early Tuesday morning, the second large strike in 24 hours.
View ArticleHow To Help After Deadly Earthquake Rocks Puerto Rico, Causing Widespread...
NEW YORK (CBS News/CBSNewYork) – For days a series of devastating earthquakes have been rocking Puerto Rico, starting with a 6.4-magnitude earthquake that struck before dawn on Jan. 7 and was followed...
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Many Residents Afraid To Go Inside Following Puerto Rico’s Strongest...
A day after Puerto Rico's most powerful earthquake in more than a century, scientists warn it's impossible to predict when the tremors will stop.
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Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Quake-Stunned Puerto Rico
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake shook Puerto Rico on Saturday, causing further damage along the island's southern coast where previous recent quakes have toppled homes and schools.
View ArticleHow To Help After Deadly Earthquake Rocks Puerto Rico, Causing Widespread...
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico before dawn on Tuesday and was followed three hours later by an aftershock measuring 6.0.
View Article‘This Is Our Family’: Gov. Cuomo Heads To Puerto Rico To Help Assess...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo arrived in Puerto Rico today after the series of earthquakes that shook the island for days. The governor’s emergency trip comes as hundreds of...
View ArticleCuomo Announces NY Will Provide Puerto Rico Mental Health Professionals, Help...
San Juan, Puerto Rico (CBSNewYork) – People in Puerto Rico felt the ground shake again Wednesday. A 5.2-magnitude quake struck off the island’s southern coast. The tremor came just hours after Gov....
View ArticleHow Normal Is The Recent Series Of Earthquakes In Puerto Rico, And Is The End...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – The island of Puerto Rico hasn’t stopped trembling since late December with recent earthquakes began. The strongest hit about a week ago. But is the frequency of quakes normal,...
View Article5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Puerto Rico Amid Ongoing Tremors
(CBS) — A 5.0 magnitude earthquake hit southern Puerto Rico on Saturday at a shallow depth, raising concerns about unstable infrastructure in a region that has been hit by quakes every day for nearly a...
View ArticleN.Y. Deploys Aid Team To Puerto Rico Earthquake Areas
ALBANY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) — New York has deployed 25 state building inspectors and 26 bilingual mental health professionals to assist with earthquake recovery efforts in Puerto Rico, Gov. Andrew...
View Article3.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Monmouth County, New Jersey
FREEHOLD, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — There was a shocking wake-up call for many in New Jersey way before the dawn Wednesday as an earthquake shook homes and rattled nerves. “It just shook,” Freehold Township...
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4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Massachusetts, Felt In CT, Long Island,...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/CNN) — A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Bliss Corner, Massachusetts, on Sunday morning, according to preliminary information from the US Geological Survey. The quake was felt...
View ArticleMagnitude 2.4 Earthquake Rattles Ocean County, N.J.
TUCKERTON, N.J. (CBSNewYork) – Did you feel it? A small earthquake rattled parts of New Jersey Wednesday morning. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 2.4 magnitude quake happened just before 8 a.m....
View ArticleDeadly 7.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Haiti
A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti on Saturday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
View ArticleNew York’s Haitian Community Reeling After Deadly Earthquake Strikes Haiti
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Some people in New York’s Haitian community are mourning the loss of loved ones who were killed after an earthquake rocked in Haiti on Saturday morning. On a sidewalk in...
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NYPD Precincts Collecting Supplies For Haiti In Wake Of Deadly Earthquake
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The death toll in Haiti climbed sharply on Sunday. Nearly 1,300 people were confirmed dead, a day after the powerful earthquake hit the Caribbean nation. Another 5,700 hundred...
View ArticleDeath Toll From Devastating Haiti Earthquake Jumps To 1,297
A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the southwestern part of the country Saturday.
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How To Help Haiti: Donation Links & Supply Drop-Off Locations
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — As news spreads about yet another devastating earthquake in Haiti, people near and far are wondering how to help. New York City officials have organized several donation drives...
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