The discovery of a new fault line in the northeast could explain the strong tremors experienced by New Yorkers during the recent 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in New Jersey.
Researchers found that the new fault line's unusual shape sent shock waves deep into rock layers beneath the city, indicating a potential future risk.
Co-author Won-Young Kim advised that while large earthquakes are rare, a magnitude 5 earthquake could happen again, but the exact timing is unpredictable.
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