New Jersey Earthquake Shakes New York: Over 200 Quakes in Months

New Jersey Earthquake Shakes New York: Over 200 Quakes in Months
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  • A 2.4-magnitude quake hit Bergen County, NJ, affecting NYC.
  • Epicenter was near Paramus on the Ramapo Fault line.
  • Residents felt tremors resembling a car crash in Bronx, Yonkers.
  • No major injuries or damage reported in Bergen County.
  • Ramapo Fault runs from NY to PA, noted for complex history.
  • USGS says the quake was shallow, increasing surface effects.
  • Experts say an earthquake above magnitude 7 is unlikely here.
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