Experts say the US east coast earthquake was an opportunity for people to learn the official protocol: ‘drop, cover and hold on’
Millions of people across the US east coast were jolted on Friday morning when a rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the region.
With its epicenter in New Jersey, the temblor jostled densely populated areas where residents are less accustomed to earthquakes, including in the New York City metropolitan area. There are no early-warning systems in place for this region, unlike on the earthquake-prone west coast, where they give people a few moments to ready themselves before the shaking starts. On the east coast, fewer people have had practice or experience with what to do when an earthquake hits.
