Earthquake Rattles New York City’s Astoria and Surrounding Areas on First Work Week of 2023

New York, NY – Some New Yorkers were jolted awake early in the morning by a 1.7 magnitude earthquake in Astoria, Queens, causing confusion and concern among residents. The United States Geological Survey confirmed that the quake struck around 5:45 on Tuesday, initially leading some to believe it was a building explosion. According to the … Read more