NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey has experienced a noticeable increase in minor earthquakes over the past year, according to recent seismic data. While no earthquakes were reported in the last 24 hours or seven days, the state saw one earthquake in the last 30 days and a total of 89 earthquakes over the past 365 days.
The strongest earthquake in New Jersey this month was a 1.6 magnitude quake near Califon, indicating the state’s typical seismic range remains on the lower end of the scale. However, the largest quake recorded this year in the state was a 4.8 magnitude event in Whitehouse Station, reflecting that while major seismic activity is rare, it is not unprecedented.
Seismic experts point out that the state’s average frequency of minor earthquakes is relatively consistent, with most quakes typically not exceeding a magnitude of 2.0. The recent numbers underscore this trend of regular, small tremors.
There is no immediate indication of a significant rise in seismic risk, but monitoring efforts continue to focus on regions known for higher activity.
With over 100 quakes registered in the North Jersey region, it seems like things are starting to slow down as we head into late fall and winter.