Comments on: Breaking: Earthquake Hits New York City

By: Mehaso

Mehaso — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 02:23:18 +0000

In reply to question. I didn't because I thought it was a subway train passing by

Jeett — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:31:25 +0000

In reply to question. What is the greatest distance, in any direction, from the epicenter in NJ where today's earthquake was felt.

D.K. — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:24:10 +0000

In reply to question. Yes, but if you didn't make one at the time of the earthquake then you shouldn't make it now.

question — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:54:35 +0000

Do we make a Bracha when such a event happens?

Ezra Solomon — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:51:56 +0000

MORRISTOWN, NJ recorded a 5.1 !

2.5 or less Usually not felt, but can be recorded by seismograph. Millions Annually

2.5 to 5.4 Often felt, but only causes minor damage. 500,000 Annually

5.5 to 6.0 Slight damage to buildings and other structures. 350 Annually

6.1 to 6.9 May cause a lot of damage in very populated areas. 100 Annually

7.0 to 7.9 Major earthquake. Serious damage. 10-15 Annually

8.0 or greater Great earthquake. Can totally destroy communities near the epicenter. One every year or two