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Coachella Festival surprised by a small earthquake
A small earthquake has shaken the Southern California desert near where the Coachella music festival is being held this weekend.
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New York City's skyscrapers are built to withstand most earthquakes
New York City’s skyscrapers might seem especially vulnerable to earthquakes like the one Friday. But engineering experts say skyscrapers are built with enough flexibility to withstand them.
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5 of the strongest earthquakes to strike the East Coast
Did you know South Carolina saw a devastating 7.3 earthquake in 1886?
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Can climate change make rare northeast earthquakes more common? Experts weigh in
A rare earthquake struck New Jersey and parts of New York. Experts explain why it could happen more often.
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4.8 magnitude earthquake rattles the Northeast
The earthquake was felt throughout New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and as far as Massachusetts and Maryland, with resident in those states reporting felling the ground shake.
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WATCH: Earthquake interrupts UN Security Council
Janti Soeripto, president of Save the Children, was speaking to the UN Security Council about humanitarian aid in Gaza in front of when a 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Friday morning.
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WATCH: Quick-thinking nurses protect newborns during Taiwan earthquake
Surveillance video shows maternity staff securing newborn babies during Wednesday’s earthquake in Taiwan.
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After Taiwan quake, Taiwanese Americans in SoCal rushing to send help to home country
As Taiwan recovers from the destructive earthquake that killed at least nine people and injured more than 1,000, Taiwanese Americans in Southern California are rushing to send help to their homeland. Several Taiwanese American groups In Los Angeles and Orange Counties held meetings Wednesday while maintaining constant communication with family, friends and Taiwanese government agencies to learn how they can…
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Taiwanese Americans in Southern California rally to help quake victims
Nearly 7,000 miles away from Taiwan, Taiwanese Americans in Southern California are gathering resources to help their home country. NBC Los Angeles’ Hetty Chang reports.
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Large quake rocks Taiwan, creates tsunami
At least nine people were killed and hundreds injured when a large earthquake rocked the entire island of Taiwan early Wednesday.
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Massive earthquake near Taiwan triggers tsunami warning for coast of Japan
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake was reported Tuesday off near Taiwan The Taiwanese Meteorological Agency noted on its website, confirming the strong quake about 11 miles southwest of Hualien City. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration also confirmed this although it is reporting the quake to be 7.5 magnitude. A tsunami warning has been issued for the western coast of Japan….
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Ontario earthquake shakes parts of Southern California
Shaking was felt all the way to the LA County coast. Belen De Leon reports for Today in LA on Friday Feb. 16, 2024.
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California earthquakes: What to do before, during and after
No matter where you live in California, there is a risk of considerable damage due to an earthquake. Here is what you need to know before during and after the rumbling.
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Series of earthquakes strike near El Centro rattling San Diego
A series of earthquakes have been reported near El Centro Monday, the largest a 4.8 magnitude just before midnight, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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People, pets rattled by Malibu earthquake
Southern Californians were rattled by a magnitude-4.6 earthquake that was felt as far as San Diego County. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News on Feb. 9, 2024.
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Westlake pup jolted by Malibu earthquake
A moment of sheer panic for Butterscotch, a 2-year-old pup, was caught on home camera when the latest earthquake rocked Southern California.
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Malibu quake interrupts peaceful nap of Butterscotch the dog. Here's what happens next.
When the 4.6-magnitude earthquake rocked Southern California Friday afternoon, it’s not just people who were jolted. Butterscotch, a 2-year-old dog, was abruptly awaken from his peaceful afternoon nap. “He was upstairs, sleeping in his bed,” Angela Giacobbe, Butterscotch’s mom said. “When the noise happened, he panicked and bolted down the stairs so fast.” Being rattled by a quake is...
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After an earthquake rocked Southern California, Caltech experts are examining aftershocks.
A Caltech official says aftershocks that followed the Malibu earthquake have been smaller than the original tremor so far. NBCLA’s Annette Arreola reports on Feb. 9, 2024.
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Earthquakes: Foreshock, mainshock, aftershock. What's the difference?
NBC4 Meteorologist David Biggar explains the differences between an earthquake foreshock, mainshock and aftershock on Friday, February 9, 2024.
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Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones discusses 4.6-magnitude earthquake that hit Malibu
Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones discusses the earthquake that rattled Malibu and surrounding areas in Southern California on Friday, February 9, 2024.