New Jersey
N.J. rattled by 2.2 magnitude earthquake. Did you feel it?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake rattled part of New Jersey early Wednesday, the strongest tremor to hit this state this month.
The earthquake was centered about 3.1 miles east of Califon, Hunterdon County at about 1:44 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The earthquake is the sixth of the month in New Jersey. Five of the six have been near Califon, while a 2.0 magnitude tremor was recorded near New Egypt in Ocean County on July 6.
There have been well over 100 small aftershocks felt in the state since a 4.8 magintude earthquake centered in Tewksbury, Hunterdon County on April 5 was felt by more than 42 million people along the East Coast.
The USGS has said aftershocks typically become less frequent with time, “although they can continue for days, weeks, months, or even years for a very large mainshock.”
There were dozens of aftershocks in the days following the April 5 earthquake.
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Jeff Goldman may be reached at jeff_goldman@njadvancemedia.com.