New Jersey
Earthquake recorded in New Jersey, but likely not felt by many this time. Here’s why.
GLADSTONE, N.J. — A small earthquake was recorded in New Jersey on Saturday, but it likely was not felt by many, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The magnitude 2.9 earthquake was recorded at 9:49 a.m. near Gladstone, Somerset County.
Based on early data on the USGS’s website, the earthquake caused light shaking, but was not strong enough to cause any damage.
A much stronger 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook communities across New York, New Jersey and the Northeast just over three weeks ago on April 5.
It was centered in Readington Township, New Jersey, which is only about 15 miles southeast of Gladstone, and was one of the strongest East Coast earthquakes in a century.
The earthquake led to dozens of aftershocks over the following week.
So far, there has been no information linking Saturday’s earthquake to the one on April 5.
Earthquakes are rare in the New York-New Jersey area, but there are several small fault lines under Manhattan and a major fault in New Jersey, called the Ramapo Fault.
This is a developing story. Check for updates.