BEDMINSTER, NJ – A minor earthquake struck near Bedminster on Wednesday, lightly shaking parts of central New Jersey and continuing a recent pattern of small tremors across the state.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake measured 1.8 magnitude at a depth of approximately 4 kilometers, with its epicenter near the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster.
There were no reports of injuries or damage following the early-morning tremor.
Key Points
- A 1.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Bedminster, New Jersey, on Wednesday.
- It marks the latest in a series of small quakes recorded across the state in recent months.
- No injuries or property damage were reported.
Bedminster tremor among series of minor New Jersey quakes
According to USGS data, New Jersey has experienced a string of small earthquakes over the past year, including:
- A 1.6 magnitude quake near Califon one month ago.
- A 2.7 magnitude quake in Hillsdale and a 3.0 magnitude quake in Hasbrouck Heights three months ago.
- A 2.0 magnitude event in Randolph four months ago.
While most of these tremors have been too weak to cause damage, residents across northern and central New Jersey have occasionally reported brief shaking.
Experts monitoring regional seismic activity
Geologists note that New Jersey lies within a seismically stable region, but minor intraplate quakes are not unusual. The state’s small fault lines can occasionally produce low-magnitude tremors like Wednesday’s Bedminster event.
Officials reminded residents that such quakes, though typically harmless, serve as a reminder that seismic activity can occur anywhere. The U.S. Geological Survey continues to monitor the region for further movement.
