2.4-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Bergen County, New Jersey
A 2.4-magnitude earthquake struck Bergen County, New Jersey, on Friday, January 24, 2025, at approximately 1:02 p.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter was located southeast of Paramus, near River Edge, at a depth of about 4.8 miles. Residents in the area reported feeling mild tremors, with some describing the shaking as sounding like a car hitting a house or a tree falling nearby. No significant damage or injuries were reported, though some residents noted minor vibrations and brief shaking.
The earthquake was felt as far as New Milford, Connecticut, about 55 miles away, and parts of New York, including Yonkers. Social media users shared their experiences, with some mistaking the tremor for household disturbances. The Bergen County Office of Emergency Management confirmed the earthquake and urged residents to call 911 only for emergencies, emphasizing that no serious damage had been reported.
This event follows a 4.8-magnitude earthquake that shook the region on April 5, 2024, which was felt across the Tri-State area and as far as Boston and Philadelphia. The April quake, the largest in the region since 1884, prompted new research into previously unmapped fault lines, raising questions about seismic risks in the densely populated Northeast. While earthquakes are less common on the East Coast compared to the West Coast, the region’s dense, old rock formations allow seismic waves to travel farther, making even minor tremors widely felt.
Scientists continue to study the area’s fault lines and seismic activity to better understand the potential for future earthquakes and their impact on major population centers like New York City.
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