Overview

• A 2.9 magnitude earthquake occurred near Gladstone, NJ, part of a series of aftershocks from a previous 4.8 magnitude quake.
• No injuries or significant damage have been reported following the latest seismic event.
• Experts indicate that aftershocks may continue for several months but are generally not a cause for alarm.
• Seismologists are using advanced monitoring tools to study the aftershocks and better understand the seismic activity in the region.
• The Ramapo Fault, near the epicenter of the original quake, is an old fault system that can still become active.