Historical Events tagged with "mag 5.3"
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Natural Disasters
Moderate Earthquake Rocks New Jersey
November 29th, 1783 241 years ago
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake impacted New Jersey, causing buildings to tremble and displacing residents. The quake was felt across a wide region, leading to reports of damage and fear among the populace. Earthquakes were uncommon in this area, which heightened the panic and uncertainty of those affected. At the time, the scientific understanding of such natural phenomena was limited, making this earthquake particularly notable for its psychological and social effects.
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