New York City has a history of experiencing earthquakes, ranging from small tremors to significant events like the 1884 Coney Island earthquake. While most earthquakes go unnoticed, the recent 4.8 magnitude quake in New Jersey raised concerns about the area's seismic activity.
The 1884 Coney Island earthquake caused bricks to fall, plaster to crack, and even made horses neigh in terror. It led to questioning the safety of tall buildings in the city at that time.
While geologists mention that the New York area experiences numerous small earthquakes annually, the recent 4.8 magnitude quake highlighted the presence of fault lines and raised potential risks for tall structures.
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