It was strongest earthquake in New Jersey since 1783 with a 4.8 magnitude. These quakes follow one recorded in nearby Morris Plains July 21, and one that happened near Paramus on Jan. 24, 2025.

Two minor earthquakes struck Morris County within 24 hours on Monday, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey. The event happened the same day as former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie ...

A minor earthquake rattled parts of North Jersey Monday morning, July 21.The magnitude 1.6 quake struck at 5:40 a.m. local time about 3 kilometers west of Morris Plains, NJ, the USGS said. The tremor ...

The United States Geological Survey says the quake was reported around 5:40 a.m. just west of Morris Plains.

The 1.6 magnitude happened at 9:40 a.m. about two miles west of Morris Plains, and about three miles below ground, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Earthquake scientists rely on distant seismic instruments to infer how faults rupture during large earthquakes. This video provides the first direct evidence.