A 1.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded in New Jersey on Friday.
The U.S.
Geological Survey said the quake was at a depth of 5.2 kilometers, or 3.2 miles, and originated in the Clifton area just before noon.
According to the USGS website, more than 150 responses were logged saying that April 9 earthquake had been felt.
What was the worst earthquake in New Jersey?
While the August 2011 earthquake wasn’t centered in New Jersey, the state has experienced dozens of weaker local seismic events, according to the United States Geological Survey. The latest felt in New Jersey include a 4.1 magnitude earthquake in Nov. 2017 and a “microearthquake” in June.
When was the last time New Jersey had an earthquake?
The last significant earthquake in felt in New Jersey was on Aug. 23, 2011. That quake originated in central Virginia, with a magnitude of 5.8.
Was there an earthquake in New Jersey today?
A 1.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded in New Jersey on Friday. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was at a depth of 5.2 kilometers, or 3.2 miles, and originated in the Clifton area just before noon. According to the USGS website, more than 150 responses were logged saying that April 9 earthquake had been felt.
Is New Jersey prone to earthquakes?
According to a DEP study from 2005, intense quakes are likely to happen in New Jersey every 100 years or less — which makes New Jersey earthquakes that much harder to predict — and means New Jersey is overdue for an earthquake.
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