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More than 50 aftershocks detected after NJ earthquake, more possible: USGS
More than 50 aftershocks have been recorded after a 4.8-magnitude earthquake in New Jersey shook the tri-state area last Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. Now, the USGS is deploying ‘aftershock kits’ in the area to better document data from aftershocks. Eight kits will be deployed this week to track where the aftershocks originate, how long they last, and how…
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Magnitude 2.6 aftershock felt in New Jersey, less than a week after larger earthquake
Less than a week after a 4.8-magnitude earthquake rattled the tri-state, a 2.6-magnitude aftershock was felt Wednesday in New Jersey. The aftershock occurred around 10:22 a.m. and was located about 3.1 miles southwest of Gladstone in Somerset County, according to the U.S. Geological Survey The USGS said a “weak’” shaking was measured across northern New Jersey and into Long Island…