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A mild 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck New Jersey on Friday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake was felt throughout the New York City metropolitan area and from Philadelphia to Boston.
The quake struck at 10:23 a.m. ET, about 6 miles north of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, according to bureau data.
The reported magnitude of the earthquake may be revised as seismologists review available data. Additional information collected about the earthquake could also prompt USGS scientists to update the shaking intensity maps.
Aftershocks in this area
Aftershocks are small earthquakes that usually occur after a large earthquake in the same area. Aftershocks are usually small adjustments along parts of the fault that were displaced during the initial earthquake.
Earthquakes and aftershocks within 160 miles
Aftershocks can occur days, weeks, or even years after the initial earthquake. These events can be as large or larger than the initial earthquake and can continue to impact already damaged areas.
Compared to this earthquake,
Since 1957, the USGS has recorded 188 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within a 250-mile radius of New York City. During this period, there were only seven earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or higher. Today's earthquake was the third largest in magnitude among available data.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey | Note: Shake categories are based on the modified Mercalli intensity scale. When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and diagrams include earthquakes within 160 miles and within 7 days of the initial earthquake. All times listed above are Eastern Time. Shaking data is current as of 10:44 a.m. ET on Friday, April 5. Aftershock data is current as of Friday, April 5th at 5:38pm (Eastern Time).
