Small 2.9 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles New Jersey, Sends Tremors Through New York City and Tri-State Area.
A minor earthquake measuring 2.9 magnitude struck New Jersey on Saturday, as reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGC). The epicenter of the quake was in Gladstone, Somerset County, approximately 40 miles west of New York City. Although the tremor caused light shaking, it was not widely felt by residents, according to the USGS’s website.
This seismic event follows closely after a magnitude 4.8 earthquake shook New York, New Jersey, and the surrounding Northeast region just a few weeks ago. The April 5 earthquake resulted in minor damage, including reports of a water main break and gas leakage near the epicenter. Additionally, some homes in New Jersey were deemed hazardous due to potential earthquake-related damage.
Despite numerous aftershocks occurring in the aftermath of the earlier quake, it remains unclear whether Saturday’s tremor is connected to the previous seismic activity. While earthquakes are relatively rare in the New York–New Jersey area, there are a few minor fault lines beneath Manhattan and the significant Ramapo Fault in New Jersey.