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Northeastern U.S. earthquake felt in parts of Hopkinton

by | Apr 5, 2024 | Featured: News, News

Some residents of Hopkinton indicated they felt Friday morning’s earthquake that struck the northeastern part of the United States. Individuals posted on social media that they felt the ground shaking, while many others reported being unaware.

The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8, was centered in the area of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey (45 miles west of New York City). Individuals from Maryland to Massachusetts and states in between shared accounts of the shaking that occurred shortly before 10:30 a.m.

There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries.

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