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Aftershocks Continue in New Jersey with 46 Recorded Since Friday's 4.8 Magnitude Quake

The latest 2.6 magnitude aftershock near Gladstone was felt by residents and marks the second strongest since the initial event.

  • Over 45 aftershocks have been recorded since last Friday's earthquake, with the strongest being a 3.8 magnitude.
  • Wednesday's 2.6 magnitude aftershock near Gladstone was felt by nearly 80 people, according to USGS reports.
  • USGS research geologist Alexandra Hatem confirmed that the aftershocks are expected and are not out of the ordinary.
  • The aftershocks have been centered near the epicenter of the initial quake at Whitehouse Station in Hunterdon County.
  • USGS predicts smaller aftershocks to continue through the weekend, with a chance of one reaching a magnitude of 3 or higher.
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