4.8 magnitude earthquake strikes New Jersey, shaking buildings

[preacherman76]

20 hours ago, susieice said:

I was waiting to go to the laundry room and put my clothes in the dryer. At first, I was just hoping the washer didn't blow up 

Ha same here. It woke me from a nap. I thought the washer was off balance at first. Then the whole house shook. 

[+susieice]

I remember hearing about this one too from 2020. I didn't feel anything. We get these once in a while. This was only a 2.1. Haven't heard anything about aftershocks today.

Small Earthquake Rattles Parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania – NBC10 Philadelphia (nbcphiladelphia.com)

[Grim Reaper 6]

On 4/6/2024 at 10:15 AM, Tatetopa said:

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[+susieice]

They say now there's been over 31 aftershocks but they haven't been felt outside of the immediate area of the epicenter.

Nearly 30 aftershocks recorded around NJ quake epicenter since Friday (msn.com)

Over the next week, there is a 74% chance of additional 3-plus magnitude aftershocks, but the USGS does not foresee more than five occurring. There is just a 14% chance of a quake clocking in at a magnitude of 4 or higher, and likely only one will come this week.

Over the course of the next month, however, the chance of a 3-plus magnitude quake rises to 84%, while a the chance of a 4 or greater is 18%. It’s almost certain — 98% — that more 3-plus magnitude shakers will come in the next year, the USGS said.

Edited April 7 by susieice

[+susieice]

A 2.6 earthquake was reported in Gladstone around 10:30 this morning. Didn't feel a thing. This one was also at a depth of 3 miles.

2.6-magnitude aftershock reported in Gladstone, NJ days after New Jersey earthquake, USGS says - 6abc Philadelphia

Edited April 10 by susieice

[+susieice]

I thought they already identified the fault line that was responsible. Now they say they haven't. The USGS is moving in more equipment temporarily. There's been over 50 aftershocks since the quake on April 5.

With New Jersey earthquake's fault still not found, researchers deploy new aftershock sensors (msn.com)