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Gabrielle Canon in Oakland, California

Don’t stand in the door frame: what to do in an earthquake

man walks past sign saying 'nyc earthquake'
A rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the New York region in April. Photograph: Sarah Yenesel/EPA

Dangerous quakes can occur across the US, but knowhow and preparation can save lives. So what to do when the building starts swaying?

It’s a question that has taken on fresh urgency in the last few months after a rare earthquake rattled New York City and other parts of the east coast in April. And while the west coast is no stranger to quakes, recent temblors in Los Angeles and elsewhere have residents on edge.

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