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Days after small tremor rattles NYC area, USGS reports 2.7 earthquake in northern NJ
Did you feel it? An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.7 was reported in northern New Jersey, according to preliminary information from the United States Geological Survey. The epicenter was registered 2 kilometers southwest of Hillsdale in Bergen County,
Another minor earthquake rattles New Jersey, second in 3 days
A minor earthquake shook New Jersey around noon on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was the second seismic event to hit the state in just three days. The 2.7 magnitude quake struck at 12:11 p.m. about a mile southwest of Hillsdale, a borough in Bergen County, the USGS said. No damage or injuries have been reported.
While earthquakes are relatively uncommon in the Northeast, the events highlight the region's ongoing seismic activity.
Air quality alerts were issued across the Northeast and Midwest US on August 5 due to elevated PM2.5 levels from Canadian ...
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