New Jersey Earthquake: Aftershocks Continue, No Major Damage Reported

Nearly 30 aftershocks have been recorded following Friday's rare 4.8-magnitude earthquake in New Jersey, with experts predicting more to come but no significant damage or injuries reported so far.

The 4.8-magnitude earthquake and subsequent aftershocks were felt across the eastern United States, from Boston to Baltimore, with the epicenter near Whitehouse Station, NJ.
Experts predict a 74% chance of additional aftershocks of magnitude 3 or higher in the next week, but the likelihood of significant damage remains low.
New York and New Jersey officials have reported no major injuries or structural damage, though minor incidents such as cracks in a Brooklyn school gym have been noted.
Safety tips for future earthquakes include 'drop, cover, and hold on,' and staying indoors away from windows and heavy objects that could fall.
The earthquake is a rare occurrence for the East Coast, with the USGS noting that such events are felt over much larger areas than on the West Coast due to geological differences.