New York City has seen a pair of earthquakes in the last few days with minimal impact. A recent report finds a bigger earthquake could cause billions in damage to the city but thankfully, it’s not likely.
Recent earthquakes
A 2.7-magnitude quake shook the city on Tuesday. Centered in Hillsdale, New Jersey, there were no reports of any injuries or damage. People did report feeling the shake on social media.
It came just three days after a 3.0-magnitude earthquake that also caused no major damage or injuries. Sunday’s quake was centered in Hasbrouck Heights, which is not far from Hillsdale and a nearly 12-mile drive to Times Square.
“Both of them are small,” Weisen Shen, a geosciences professor at Stony Brook University, told Straight Arrow News. “But given the population density here, many people felt it.”…