A 3.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in Bergen County, New Jersey, at 10:18 p.m., with tremors reaching Connecticut. Numerous reports were submitted to the U.S. Geological Survey from neighboring counties including Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, and Sussex. This event follows a series of earthquakes in New Jersey this year, including a 2.4 magnitude quake in January and six small quakes in Morris County in July. Notably, a prior significant earthquake of 4.8 magnitude in April 2024 affected over 42 million people.
A 3.0 magnitude earthquake centered in Bergen County rattled New Jersey on Saturday night, with tremors felt as far away as Connecticut, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Multiple reports were filed from around New York City, including Staten Island, regarding the earthquake's effects. New Jersey has experienced multiple earthquakes this year, including another in January.
Dozens of reports on the earthquake have been logged in the USGS 'did you feel it' page from neighboring counties, indicating widespread recognition of the tremor.
In April 2024, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake rocked New Jersey, felt by over 42 million people, followed by hundreds of aftershocks.
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