Aftershocks from Northeast earthquake could last a week, seismologists say
Aftershocks in the New York City area could continue for a week after one of the East Coast's strongest earthquakes in 100 years.
Aftershocks in the New York City area could continue for a week after one of the East Coast's strongest earthquakes in 100 years.
The United States Geological Survey says there's a risk of small aftershocks for up to a week.
People in the Northeast were rattled by an earthquake near New York City on Friday. A 4.8 magnitude quake in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, was felt as far away as Baltimore.
At least nine people were killed, and nearly 1,000 were hurt. The impact severely damaged buildings and set off landslides. It was the strongest quake to hit Taiwan in 25 years.
The impact of the earthquake was felt inside newsrooms, homes, and businesses – and even packed subway cars. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
The shockwaves were so intense that a Chicago area woman felt them even inside her hotel room.
Frantic search and rescue efforts were underway after a powerful earthquake hit Taiwan. The 7.4 magnitude quake hit during the morning rush hour as commuters were heading to work and school.
The earthquake struck near the city of Hualien early Wednesday morning. Multiple people had to be rescued from collapsing structures, following the strongest earthquake to impact the island in nearly 25 years.
A strong magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off eastern Taiwan Wednesday morning local time, triggering tsunami warnings.
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years hit during morning rush, killing several, injuring hundreds and sparking tsunami warnings as far away as Japan and the Philippines.
Along Japan's coastline, power was gradually being restored after the earthquakes, but water supplies were still short.
Right now, around 1,000 military personnel are helping with search and rescue operations.
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A large earthquake was reported off of Mindanao Island in the Philippines triggering a Tsunami Warning.
Evacuations are underway in Iceland. Northwestern seismologist Suzan Van Der Lee joined CBS 2's Audrina Sinclair to provide more information.
At least 2,900 people were killed by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake earlier this week.
The company said half of the money will go to the American Red Cross for shelter and hygiene kits, and the other half will go to Care International for emergency water, food, and medical support.
Here are some organizations accepting donations to assist victims of the strongest earthquake to hit Morocco in over a century.
The Morocco earthquake killed several thousand people and devastated parts of Marrakech and communities south of the major city.
"We know that there is more bad news to come because we are in the process of removing the rubble," said Marilyn Diamond, honor consul general for Morocco in Illinois.
"We know that there is more bad news to come because we are in the process of removing the rubble," said Marilyn Diamond, honorary consul general for Morocco in Illinois.
The Moroccan government says at least 296 people are confirmed dead, and hundreds more are hurt.
The 6.8-magnitude quake was the biggest to hit Morocco in 120 years, and the ministry wrote that most damage occurred outside of cities and towns.
Chicago's hospitality community came together Monday night to raise money for those impacted by earthquakes in Syria and Turkey.
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Chicago police said that two other people went into the apartment and began shooting at the victims.
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Guidice said he left City Hall on good terms.
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Anyone with these sausages in their refrigerators should throw them away or return them to the store.
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The department said anyone who visited the Sam's Club at 9400 S. Western Ave. in Evergreen Park one day last week may have been exposed to someone with measles.
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Health department officials said the case does not appear to be linked to new migrant arrival shelters in Chicago, and the source of infection is unknown.
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The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
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A group of Northwestern students set up a tent encampment Thursday morning in Deering Meadow on the university's campus in Evanston. So far, classes remain in session Friday morning.
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