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Second earthquake of August rattles New Jersey

HILLSDALE, NJ – Northern New Jersey recorded its second earthquake of the month Tuesday afternoon when a small 0.4 magnitude tremor struck about 2 kilometers southwest of Hillsdale. The U.S. Geological Survey…

August 11, 2025

A 3.0 Mangitude Earthquake Shakes New Jersey Overnight

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck northern New Jersey late Saturday night, shaking homes and startling residents across Bergen and Passaic counties and parts of New York City. The quake, centered in Hasbrouck…

August 3, 2025

Earthquake rattles North Jersey and New York City with 3.0 magnitude tremor Saturday night

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake shook parts of northern New Jersey late Saturday night, with the epicenter located in Hasbrouck Heights, according to local and state officials. The tremor occurred at approximately 10:18…

August 3, 2025

Morris County Update: Two Earthquakes Shake North Jersey as Chris Christie Travels to Trenton

RANDOLPH, N.J. — Here’s today’s Morris County breakdown. Two minor earthquakes struck Morris County within 24 hours on Monday, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The event happened the same…

July 22, 2025

Trumpquake: Bedminster Rattled by 1.9 Earthquake as New Jersey Seismic Action Continues

BEDMINSTER, N.J. — A 1.9 magnitude earthquake rattled Bedminster last week, continuing a recent uptick in seismic activity in North Jersey that began after a larger tremor last year near Tewksbury. The…

June 7, 2025

New Jersey’s earthquake, one year later: Is it safe yet?

TEWKSBURY, NJ – Just over year ago, on April 5th, 2024, a 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck Tewksbury Township, New Jersey, the strongest in the state in over 200 years. Major aftershocks continued through…

May 10, 2025

Earthquake near Oak Ridge shakes western North Carolina, prompts surge in 911 calls

FRANKLIN, N.C. — A magnitude 4.1 earthquake centered near Oak Ridge, Tennessee, was felt across much of western North Carolina early Saturday, prompting a wave of 911 calls to local emergency services.…

May 10, 2025

New Jersey Rattled by 2.4 Magnitude Earthquake

PARAMUS, N.J. — A 2.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Paramus on Friday afternoon, briefly shaking parts of Bergen County and surprising residents across the region. The tremor, recorded at 1:02 p.m., was…

January 26, 2025

7.0 magnitude earthquake jolts northern California, sparking tsunami alerts

FERNDALE, Calif. — A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck off the northern California coast on Thursday morning, shaking communities as far away as San Francisco and triggering widespread tsunami alerts. The earthquake,…

December 5, 2024

April Earthquake Testing Reveals New Fault Line in New Jersey

MOUNTAINVILLE, N.J. — A newly discovered fault line beneath New Jersey has sparked fresh concerns following an April earthquake that reverberated across the Northeast, scientists confirmed Monday. It is being called the…

November 19, 2024

New Jersey’s Unusual 2024 Earthquake Activity Slows Down in September and October

NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey has experienced a noticeable increase in minor earthquakes over the past year, according to recent seismic data. While no earthquakes were reported in the last 24 hours…

October 26, 2024

New Jersey’s Ramapo Fault Line Shaking Since 4.2 Quake, Is The Big One Coming?

CALIFON, NJ – The Ramapo Fault, a 185-mile-long system stretching across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, has been experiencing an unsettling series of earthquakes throughout 2024. Following a notable 4.2 magnitude…

September 30, 2024

New Jersey Hasn’t Had an Earthquake in 7 Days, Are We Done?

CALIFON, NJ – It has been a week since New Jersey experienced its most recent earthquake, a 2.1-magnitude tremor east of Califon on July 31. This event follows a series of aftershocks…

August 7, 2024

Overnight 5.3 Earthquake and Aftershocks Rock California

BAKERSFIELD, CA – A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near Bakersfield late Tuesday evening, shaking a wide area of Southern California. The quake occurred at 9:09 p.m. and was centered approximately 18 miles…

August 7, 2024

Another Earthquake in New Jersey Reported as Seismic Activity Continues Since April

CALIFON, NJ—A 2.2-magnitude earthquake struck New Jersey early Wednesday morning, centered approximately 3.1 miles east of Califon in Hunterdon County. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake occurred at…

July 31, 2024

New Jersey Still Rattling and Shaking Two Months After 4.8 Quake

TRENTON, NJ — Several months after a significant 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Tewksbury Township in New Jersey, residents continue to experience a series of smaller aftershocks that are keeping the region…

June 15, 2024

It’s Been Five Days Since New Jersey Had an Earthquake Aftershock, Are We Done?

The U.S. Geological Survey is still investigating a recent 4.8 earthquake in New Jersey, and the aftershocks have been constant—that is, until they stopped five days ago. So far, over 100 aftershocks…

May 13, 2024

Another Earthquake Rattles New Jersey, Over 100 Since April

Gladstone, NJ – It’s begining to feel a lot like California in New Jersey as another earthquake was reported in the Garden State on Wednesday The aftershock hit New Jersey, registering at…

May 1, 2024

Another Earthquake Rattles New Jersey West of New York City

Boonton, NJ – Is the big one coming? Experts highly doubt it, but this weekend, another minor earthquake was felt in the New York City area. This time, it was the latest,…

April 27, 2024

2.1-Magnitude Earthquake Shook New Jersey Friday Night

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ – A 2.1-magnitude earthquake occurred in Somerset County on Friday night, adding to a series of aftershocks that have been felt since a 4.6-magnitude quake on April 5. The…

April 21, 2024

Feds Deploy Earthquake Sensors in New Jersey After 4.8 Quake

WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ – A team from the U.S. Geological Survey has initiated the installation of seismic sensors in New Jersey to monitor aftershocks following a recent earthquake. After a 4.8 magnitude…

April 12, 2024

New Jersey Wrap-Up: Christie Makes Visit to Jersey Shore, Another Earthquake Reported, Another Dead Whale

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Aftershocks from this week’s New Jersey earthquake were reported across New Jersey Wednesday afternoon. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a magnitude 2.6 quake was reported at 10:22…

April 11, 2024

Geyser Like Water Main Break In New Jersey Blamed on 4.8 Earthquake

In Randolph, New Jersey, a water main break occurred on Pleasant Hill Road, believed to be caused by the recent 4.8-magnitude earthquake. The break resulted in significant water flooding the street, described…

April 8, 2024

Why Wouldn’t New York Governor Say “New Jersey” After 4.8 Earthquake?

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – It’s bad enough that New York hijacks New Jersey’s two professional football teams, the New York Jets and New York Giants, but now New York Governor Kathy Hochul…

April 8, 2024

New Jersey Senate Candidate Blames Earthquake on Climate Crisis

A candidate running for Senate in New Jersey attributed Friday’s east coast earthquake to climate change. Christina Khalil, who is running for a Senate seat in New Jersey as a member of…

April 6, 2024