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Small Earthquake Shakes New Jersey, No Damage Reported

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck near Gladstone early Friday, following last month's larger tremor.

  • The earthquake occurred at 3:50 a.m. with an epicenter 3.7 miles west-southwest of Gladstone.
  • Over 700 people reported feeling the quake, describing the shaking as moderate with very light damage.
  • This tremor is one of several aftershocks since the 4.8 magnitude earthquake on April 5.
  • Light shaking was felt as far as Sussex, Passaic, Trenton, and Staten Island.
  • No immediate reports of damage have been made, according to officials.
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