Earthquake jolts New York City and Tri-State area

The quake jolted Gladstone, Somerset County, which is situated roughly 40 miles west of the Big Apple.

According to the USGS’s website, the small quake was not felt by many as it caused light shaking.

4.8 earthquake hit New York, New Jersey and the Northeast

The quake came just few weeks after a magnitude 4.8 earthquake rattled New York, New Jersey and the Northeast, sending shockwaves through the NY metro area.

There were reports of minor damage, including a water main break and gas leakage in the town near the epicenter of the April 5 earthquake. Some homes in New Jersey were declared hazardous because of potential earthquake damage.

The strong quake caused numerous aftershocks over the weeks. However, there is currently no information if the Saturday quake has any links with the previous one.

While earthquake hardly witness in the New York–New Jersey region, there are a few minor fault lines beneath Manhattan and the Ramapo Fault, a significant fault in New Jersey.