On April 5, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck Tewksbury, New Jersey, producing ground shaking felt by an estimated 42 million people. Reported damage included two gas leaks, structural damage to three multifamily wood structures, and foundation damage, condemning a single-family residential building.

This panel will cover the unique characteristics of eastern U.S. seismic activity and cover how the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) works to mitigate seismic risks and promote community resilience.