4.8 magnitude East Coast earthquake near North Plainfield, New Jersey, unrelated to solar eclipse.
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook the East Coast on Friday, prompting speculation about whether the upcoming total solar eclipse was to blame. However, geoscientists and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) have stated that solar eclipses have no effect on earthquakes, and there is no scientific evidence to support a connection between solar activity and earthquakes. The earthquake, which was felt in several states including New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, occurred near North Plainfield in New Jersey.
April 05, 2024
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