New Jersey Hit by Another Earthquake, Aftershocks Expected | JQJO

A 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck Hillsdale, New Jersey on Tuesday, causing minor shaking felt in the surrounding area. No damage or injuries were reported. Residents described the tremor as a brief shaking, similar to a passing train. Seismologist Ken Miller from Rutgers University identified the quake as an aftershock of a Saturday earthquake in Hasbrouck Heights, and expects more minor aftershocks in the coming weeks. New Jersey has experienced 17 earthquakes and aftershocks this year.