USGS: 2 earthquakes shake homes in parts of northern New Jersey

Two earthquakes rumbled in New Jersey Tuesday evening, leaving some residents shaken up.

News 12 Staff

Aug 30, 2022, 10:54 PM

Updated 844 days ago

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Two earthquakes rumbled in New Jersey Tuesday evening, leaving some residents shaken up.
The first quake struck a little after 5 p.m. The United States Geological Survey says this was a 2.3-magnitude earthquake just west of Morris Plains. It was about 5 km deep.
A 1.7-magnitude aftershock hit near Lake Telemark in Rockaway Township a few hours later.
Residents reported hearing loud noises and that their homes shook.
There were no reports of any damage or injuries.