How Likely Is a Major Earthquake in New York CityAnd Is the City Prepared for It?
Briefly

A recent analysis by a U.S. Geological Survey team found that almost 75 percent of the country has the potential to experience damaging quakes within the next century.
The major Eastern cities of Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Boston, and New York City are among the locations with potential for damaging earthquakes.
We know that there have been moderate and strong earthquakes in this region in the past, which means there will likely be moderate or strong earthquakes in the future, says Wendy Bohon, an independent earthquake geologist.
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