The early morning tremor in New Jersey on Friday is yet another repercussion of the earthquake that occurred on April 4th.
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake, which occurred at around 3:50 a.m. on Friday, was reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter of the earthquake was located along Flint Hill Road in Tewksbury, west southwest of Gladstone.
The USGS has received more than 800 reports from people who felt the earthquake as of 11:30 a.m. on Friday. The majority of the reports originated from Hunterdon, Somerset, and Morris counties, but there were also reports from as far south as Burlington County and as far north as Sussex.
Reports have also emerged from Westchester County and Long Island in New York State, as well as from Connecticut.
The epicenter of the earthquake was located on Flint Hill Road in Tewksbury. The ground shook and trembled, leaving a lasting impact on the area.
Aftershock kits
According to Dan Zarrow, Chief Meteorologist at New Jersey 101.5, earthquakes with a magnitude under 3.0 are typically not felt by humans and cause minimal damage to infrastructure.
Since the April 4 earthquake, there have been a total of 175 aftershocks. The most recent aftershock before Thursday occurred east southeast of Califon on Tuesday and had a magnitude of 1.6.
According to Steve Sobie from the USGS, aftershocks can persist for weeks, months, or even years. The magnitude of the mainshock directly influences the size and frequency of the aftershocks, as well as the duration of their occurrence.
“Aftershock kits” have been deployed in and around the epicenter of the April 4 earthquake in Hunterdon County by the U.S. Geological Survey and experts at labs across the country. These temporary seismometers, which are expected to remain in place for several months, are monitoring any subsequent tremors that may occur following the initial quake.
Studying aftershocks can provide researchers with crucial insights into the frequency and intensity of these seismic events. By gaining a better understanding of aftershocks, experts can gather valuable information about the nature of earthquakes, enabling society to enhance its preparedness for future occurrences.
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