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2.9 magnitude earthquake rattles New Jersey

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April 28, 2024

2.9 magnitude earthquake rattles New Jersey

The New York area was hit by another earthquake Saturday morning.

At 9:49 a.m., a 2.9 magnitude earthquake rocked the area five miles south of Peapack and Gladstone in Somerset County, about an hour’s drive west of New York City, according to the United States Geological Survey.

This quake is just one of dozens of aftershocks felt by the area since a 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit the region on April 5, reports the Asbury Park Press, part of the USA TODAY Network.

While earthquakes in this area are rare, they aren’t a surprise, experts say.

“Earthquakes in this region are infrequent, but not unexpected,” according to Jessica Thompson Jobe, a researcher in the U.S. Geological Survey’s Earthquake Hazards Program. “This is an area of older, generally inactive faults, but they can become reactivated at any time.”

There were no reports of injuries, and the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management said in a tweet there were no reports of damage.

Geologists examine rocks to gather earthquake data in NJ: Video

Geologists examine old rocks to gather earthquake data in New Jersey. Scientists look for signs like pre-existing cracks in exposed stone.

Where was the original earthquake?

On April 5, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded in New Jersey and felt throughout surrounding areas, including New York City. It was one of the strongest in state history.

The earthquake’s epicenter was 45 miles from New York City, where residents reported shaking furniture and floors.

The quake and all the aftershocks were located near the Ramapo Fault, which was formed 400 million years ago. The 185-mile-long fault stretches from New York to Pennsylvania and crosses New Jersey.

The USGS deployed “aftershock kits” in New Jersey after the April 5 earthquake. Since then, the agency recorded over 60 aftershocks.

What is an aftershock?

Aftershocks are small earthquakes that occur in the days, months or years in the general area after an earthquake. Aftershocks can still be damaging or deadly, experts say.

Contributing: Amanda Oglesby, Asbury Park Press

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US says Kuwait accidentally shot down 3 American jets

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March 2, 2026

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US says Kuwait accidentally shot down 3 American jets

The U.S. and Israel have been conducting strikes against targets in Iran since Saturday morning, with the aim of toppling Tehran’s clerical regime. Iran has fired back, with retaliatory assaults featuring missiles and drones targeting several Gulf countries and American bases in the Middle East.

“All six aircrew ejected safely, have been safely recovered, and are in stable condition. Kuwait has acknowledged this incident, and we are grateful for the efforts of the Kuwaiti defense forces and their support in this ongoing operation,” Central Command said.

“The cause of the incident is under investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available,” it added.

In a separate statement later Monday, Central Command said that American forces had been killed during combat since the strikes began.

“As of 7:30 am ET, March 2, four U.S. service members have been killed in action. The fourth service member, who was seriously wounded during Iran’s initial attacks, eventually succumbed to their injuries,” it said.

Major combat operations continue and our response effort is ongoing. The identities of the fallen are being withheld until 24 hours after next of kin notification,” Central Command added.

This story has been updated.

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Satellite images provide view inside Iran at war

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March 1, 2026

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Satellite images provide view inside Iran at war

Smoke rises over Konarak naval base in southern Iran on Sunday. The base was one of hundreds of targets of U.S. and Israeli forces throughout the country.

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Commercial satellite images are providing a unique look at the extent of damage being done to Iran’s military facilities across the country.

The U.S. and Israeli military campaign opened with a daytime attack that struck Iranian leadership in central Tehran. Smoke was still visible rising from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s compound following the attack that killed the supreme leader.

An image by the company Airbus taken on Saturday shows the aftermath of an Israeli strike on Iran’s Leadership House in central Tehran. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the opening wave of attacks.

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Israel and the U.S. have gone on to strike targets across the country. Reports on social media indicate that there have been numerous military bases and compounds attacked all over Iran, and Iran has responded with attacks throughout the Middle East.

U.S. forces have also been striking at Iran’s navy. In a post on his social media platform, President Trump said that he had been briefed that U.S. forces had sunk nine Iranian naval vessels. U.S. Central Command did not immediately confirm that number but it did say it had struck an Iranian warship in port.

An image captured on February 28 shows a ship burning at Iran's naval base at Konarak.

An image captured on Saturday shows a ship burning at Iran’s naval base at Konarak.

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Numerous satellite images show burning vessels at Konarak naval base in southern Iran. Images also show damage to a nearby airbase where hardened hangers were struck by precision munitions.

Hardened aircraft shelters at Konarak airbase were struck with precision munitions.

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And there was extensive damage at a drone base in the same area. Iran has launched numerous drones and missiles toward Israel and U.S. military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. Many drones have been intercepted but videos on social media show that some have evaded air defenses and caused damage in nearby Gulf countries. In Dubai, debris from an Iranian drone damaged the iconic Burj Al Arab, according to a statement from Dubai’s government.

Buildings at an Iranian drone base at Konarak were destroyed in the strikes.

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Iran’s most powerful weapons are its long-range missiles. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards have hidden the missiles deep inside mountain tunnels. Images taken Sunday in the mountains of northern Iran indicate that some of those tunnels were hit in a wave of strikes.

Following Khamenei’s death, Iran declared 40 days of mourning. Satellite images showed mourners gathering in Tehran’s Enghelab square on Sunday.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told NPR on Sunday that Iran will continue to fight “foreign aggression, foreign domination.”

A White House official told NPR that Trump plans to talk to Iran’s interim leadership “eventually,” but that for now, U.S. operations continue in the region “unabated.”

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Video: What the Texas Primary Battle Means for the Midterms

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March 1, 2026

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The first battle of the midterm elections will be the U.S. Senate primary in Texas. Our Texas bureau chief, David Goodman, explains why Democrats and Republicans across the U.S. are watching closely to see what happens in the state.

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