New Jersey earthquake reveals previously unmapped fault line and minimal local impact
Summary: A recent study revealed that New Jersey's April 5 earthquake occurred on a previously unmapped fault line. The quake, measuring 4.8 in magnitude, was the state's strongest since 1884 and surprisingly caused minimal damage near its epicenter in Tewksbury.
Researchers found more significant damage in areas farther away, such as Newark and the Bronx. The study noted that the earthquake's energy traveled differently due to the fault's unique angle, affecting regions like New York City and New England.
Since the initial quake, there have been 204 aftershocks, with the latest recorded on October 23. Experts indicate that aftershocks may continue for years.
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