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6 Earthquakes In 24 Hours Confirmed In NJ—5 In One Town
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, JUL 21 – Five minor earthquakes struck northern New Jersey on July 21 with magnitudes up to 2.0, felt by nearly 110 residents, but caused no damage, according to USGS reports.
- On July 21, 2025, a small earthquake struck Morris County, rattling northern New Jersey and reaching Maryland, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
- Despite its modest size, the quake was New Jersey’s strongest since 1783, geologists said, and it bore no link to the April 2024 sequence.
- The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a 1.6 magnitude quake two miles west of Morris Plains, logging 12 felt reports around 5:40 a.m.
- Residents reported shaking from Maryland to Vermont, and local officials urged calm and vigilance, although no damage or injuries occurred.
- Geologists and seismologists said the tremor highlights New Jersey’s need for preparedness, the state geological survey is weighing stricter building codes, and residents are urged to take safety measures.
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Six earthquakes rattle same New Jersey county in one day: ‘It was a loud boom’
Morris County became the epicenter of hysteria Monday as the swarm of quakes -- ranging from a magnitude 0.7 to 2.0 -- rocked the Randolph five times and nearby Mendham once in the roughly 17-hour span, according to US Geological Survey.
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USGS reports five small earthquakes in New Jersey
RANDOLPH, N.J. (PIIX11) – The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting a fifth small earthquake in New Jersey Monday night. The latest earthquake, reported around 9 p.m. Monday, reached a 2.0-magnitude in Randolph Township, according to the USGS. Some 75 people reported feeling the most recent and largest quake, centered near Morey Lane and Laurel Hill Drive. More Local News It followed four smaller earthquakes starting before 6 a.m. The initi…
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