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  2. 2024 New Jersey earthquake - Wikipedia

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    On April 5, 2024, at 10:23 EDT (14:23 UTC), a M w 4.8 earthquake occurred in the U.S. state of New Jersey, with the epicenter in Tewksbury Township.While it was felt across the New York metropolitan area, Delaware Valley, the Washington D.C metropolitan area, and other parts of the northeastern United States between Virginia and Maine, it had a relatively minor impact, with no major damage ...

  3. Here's the basic science behind New Jersey earthquakes and ...

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    New Jersey experienced a 4.8 magnitude earthquake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Here is the science behind the cause and the Ramapo Fault.

  4. Friday's earthquake was the strongest in NJ since 1783. A ...

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    The April 5, 2024 earthquake was a once-in-a-lifetime event.. The magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Tewksbury was the most significant to impact North Jersey since 1884, when an Aug. 10 earthquake ...

  5. What the New Jersey earthquake tells us about the fault ... - AOL

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    Since 1957, the USGS has logged 188 earthquakes with a magnitude of 2.5 or higher that have occurred within a 250-mile radius of New York City. The earthquake on Friday had the third-highest ...

  6. A 4.8 magnitude earthquake rattled New Jersey, NYC ... - AOL

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    On April 5, 2024, New Jersey was shook about by a 4.8 magnitude earthquake that was felt 250 miles away. ... Earthquakes are caused by sudden movement by tectonic plates that release energy in ...

  7. Earthquake hits East Coast, rattling buildings in New Jersey ...

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    Simons said this was one of the largest earthquakes in New Jersey in recent history. The last notable one was a magnitude-3.1 temblor in Freehold Township in September 2020.

  8. 1783 New Jersey earthquake - Wikipedia

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    On November 29, 1783, at 10:50 p.m. , a M fa 5.3 earthquake occurred in the U.S. state of New Jersey. [2] [3] It was the state's first recorded seismic event. [4] It is estimated that the quake was the largest and strongest that the state has ever recorded. [4] The earthquake caused intensity VII damage on the Mercalli intensity scale. [5]

  9. Aftershocks rattle Northeast after rare 4.8 magnitude ... - AOL

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    The USGS recorded 28 aftershocks following Friday’s rare earthquake, with the largest aftershock – clocking in at a 3.8 magnitude – striking Gladstone, New Jersey, 20 minutes from the ...