New Jersey Hasn’t Had an Earthquake in 7 Days, Are We Done?

CALIFON, NJ – It has been a week since New Jersey experienced its most recent earthquake, a 2.1-magnitude tremor east of Califon on July 31. This event follows a series of aftershocks since a significant 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck the state on April 5.

Since the April quake, over 200 aftershocks have been recorded, primarily near Califon. These include magnitudes ranging from 0.8 to 2.2. Despite the frequency of these tremors, there have been no reports of significant damage or injuries​.

The aftershocks are a natural part of the earth’s adjustment process following a major seismic event. Roberto Masis Arce, a Ph.D. candidate at Ru...