An earthquake with a magnitude of 9.5 is an extraordinarily high level of seismic activity, the largest magnitude ever recorded being 9.5 for the Great Chilean Earthquake in 1960. While the eastern United States, including New York, is not typically associated with such powerful earthquakes, a 9.5 magnitude quake occurring in or near New York would have catastrophic consequences. Here are some potential impacts:
1. **Structural Damage**: Most


