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Men on Wall Street check their phones after a 5.8 earthquake struck on Aug 23, 2011 (credit: Andrew Burton/Getty Images)

It’s The First Anniversary Of The East Coast Earthquake

An 5.8 magnitude earthquake that came from three to four miles beneath a central Virginia town of fewer than 500 people sent out shockwaves to millions.

2012/08/23

CBS 2's Lou Young

Through A New York Eye: CBS 2′s Lou Young Looks Back On 2011

The eye remembers the strangest things; Like news itself, not always the most important or profound.

2012/01/02

A woman runs in her wedding dress from a courthouse when an earthquake struck - New York, NY - Aug 23, 2011 (credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

WCBS 880 Tri-State Top 11 Of 2011: No. 4 – Earthquake

At WCBS Newsradio 880, we continue our countdown of the top 11 Tri-State Area news stories of 2011 and with number 4, and a rarity.

2011/12/29

Atlantic City Map (credit: CBS 2)

Scientist Says NJ Vibrations Not From Earthquake Saturday

People in the southern part of the state reported feeling the ground vibrate at about 10 a.m. Saturday.

2011/12/10

A devasted area is seen prior to the sixth month anniversary of the March 11 earthquake and massive tsunami on September 10, 2011 in Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.  (Photo by Athit Perawongmetha/Getty Images)

NJ Couple To Hold 5K Run To Raise Money For Japan Quake, Tsunami Victims

A north Jersey couple with ties to Japan have put together a benefit 5K run on Sunday at Liberty State Park in Jersey City to raise money to help Japan’s recovery efforts.

2011/10/29

Riza Atas (credit: CBS 2)

New Yorkers With Ties To Turkey React To Quake

“We’re still watching many buildings fell down. We feel very bad. We’re watching what’s going on there,” said Brooklyn resident Riza Atas.

2011/10/23

A man goes fishing across the Hudson River from the Indian Point nuclear power plant (file / credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

NRDC, Riverkeeper Look At Replacement Options For For Indian Point

An environmental group says that if the Indian Point nuclear plant suffered an accident like the one in Japan, the consequences could be worse.

2011/10/17

This garage was washed down to Main Street in Prattsville from a block away.  A Greene County Sheriff's vehicle parked inside was heavily damaged. (credit: Tony Aiello, CBS 2)

An Earthquake And A Hurricane, Once In A Lifetime? Maybe Not

Hurricane Irene hit the Tri-State area just days after a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck in Virginia and rolled its way across the Northeast, leaving many wondering if it was a once in a lifetime occurrence.

2011/09/01

People stand in a square outside the courthouse after an earthquake was felt in New York on August 23, 2011 causing buildings to be evacuated. (Photo credit: NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images)

Many New Yorkers Wondering About Strength, Safety Of City Buildings After 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake

There was no serious damage to structures within the five boroughs from Tuesday’s 5.8 magnitude earthquake, but what if a stronger quake hit?

2011/08/24

People evacuate the courthouse after an earthquake was felt in New York on August 23, 2011 causing buildings to be evacuated. (credit: Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images)

Tri-State Residents Shake East Coast Quake Off, Get Back To Normal

New Yorkers are shaking it off. A day after the most powerful quake in decades rattled New Yorkers, frayed nerves are giving way to laughs and “where were you whens.”

2011/08/24

5.9 Earthquake Shakes East Coast, NYC (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles New York City, East Coast

New York shook, rattled and rolled Tuesday afternoon following a 5.8 magnitude earthquake that struck in Virginia and rolled its way across the Northeast, hitting Washington, DC and swayed buildings in the city.

2011/08/23

Mayor Michael Bloomberg is seen in the Governor's Room at City Hall - New York, NY (file / credit: Kristen Artz / Mayor's Office)

Bloomberg Tells Of Serious ‘Vibration’; Indian Point Reports No Issues

Tuesday’s earthquake that rattled Washington D.C. and snaked its way up the East Coast forced the evacuation of City Hall. Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his staff were rushed outside by police security.

2011/08/23

Office workers gather on a sidewalk after their building was evacuated following an earthquake in New York on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2011.  (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

New Yorkers: Where Were You When The East Coast Quake Hit?

Like several other New Yorkers, we felt the Earthquake. Where were you when it happened?

2011/08/23

A woman logs on to Twitter - File / Photo: SAEED KHAN/AFP/Getty Images

Twitter, Social Media Explodes As Earthquake Shakes New York City Area And Northeast

An earthquake in Virgina has shook people all the way up the East coast, including New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut, Long Island, and beyond.

2011/08/23

Julie Experiencing Cell Phone Issues After Quake (credit: CBS)

East Coast Earthquake Causes Connection Problems For Cell Phone Users

Verizon Wireless and AT&T say their networks were congested as the quake sent people scrambling for the phones.

2011/08/23

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