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East Coast earthquake felt in Rhode Island

Rhode Island was among several East Coast states that felt a small earthquake this morning.   The 4.8 magnitude quake happened around 10:25 a.m. and was centered in New Jersey. Earthquakes are extremely rare in the Northeast.  University of Rhode Island Professor of Geosciences Brian Savage says that’s why people notice when a quake does occur.  […]