Earthquake In Northern Nj

**Recent Earthquakes Shake New Jersey** In the past 24 hours, New Jersey has experienced no earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or greater. However, within the past 7 days, the state has experienced 0 earthquakes, and within the past 30 days, there has been only 1 earthquake. **Tuesday's Earthquakes** According to the U.S. Geological Survey, two earthquakes hit northern New Jersey on Tuesday evening. The first, a magnitude-2.3 earthquake, struck parts of Hunterdon County at approximately 8:45 p.m. The second, a magnitude-2.3 earthquake, occurred in Morris County at approximately 9:15 p.m. Both earthquakes were felt by residents in the affected areas, but no damage or injuries have been reported. **Past Earthquakes** New Jersey has a history of experiencing earthquakes, although they are typically small and infrequent. The largest earthquake recorded in New Jersey occurred in 1784 and had a magnitude of 4.8. Residents of New Jersey are encouraged to be prepared for earthquakes and to know what to do in the event of an earthquake. More information on earthquake preparedness can be found on the website of the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management.