On Friday, New Jersey experienced a notable earthquake that reverberated through certain areas of New York.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a quake measuring 2.4 on the Richter scale, with its epicenter located in Bergen County. Residents in the Bronx and Yonkers also felt the tremors, underscoring the quake’s reach.
The seismic disturbance struck precisely at 1:02 PM ET, close to the town of Paramus, where many locals described the sensation as akin to a car colliding with their homes.
Others reported hearing a low, ominous hum lasting about three to five seconds or felt the shaking while seated in their vehicles.
This earthquake occurred at a depth of just under five miles, a shallow depth that can potentially lead to greater damage compared to deeper seismic events due to its proximity to the Earth’s surface.
However, Bergen County’s Office of Emergency Management has stated, “No reports of serious damage have been submitted at this time. We will continue to monitor this situation and issue further updates as necessary.”
Notably, Paramus is situated on the Ramapo fault line, which is the largest fault system in the Northeast.
This fault was responsible for a more powerful 4.8-magnitude earthquake that struck on April 5, 2024, shaking the ground and alarming millions across New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, and Delaware.
