This Image Is Not From the Recent Earthquake in New York
The Claim
4.8 Magnitude #earthquake tremors felt in New york at 10:23 AM.
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Recently, accounts on social media platform X have circulated a photo and a video claiming to depict the impact of the 4.8 magnitude earthquake that struck New York.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating claim and found it to be misleading.
Misbar's team found that the images being shared on platform X do not depict the aftermath of the New York earthquake; instead, they were captured after a tremor struck Taiwan on April 3.
Additionally, Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) published a picture identical to one circulated online.
Moreover, the video in the claim dates back to February 2023, when the Buffalo area experienced a tremor with a magnitude of 3.8.
According to USGS data, the 3.8-magnitude earthquake in February 2023 was the most powerful in New York state since 2002, when a magnitude 5.3 quake struck near Au Sable Forks in the northeastern region of the state.
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The 7.4 magnitude earthquake claimed at least 12 lives and left 10 others missing. Hundreds are isolated by rockslides and other damage, including around 450 individuals at a hotel within Taroko Park. Despite the challenges, rescuers are employing helicopters, drones, and canine search teams to reach those stranded. In a recent success, nine people were rescued from the Tunnel of Nine Turns, a popular tourist spot, while efforts continue to locate two others feared trapped.
Earthquake Shakes New York City and Surrounding Areas
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