Overview

• 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.