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CBS News
2 days ago
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- CBS News
Small earthquake hits Morris County, N.J.
A small earthquake hit Morris County in New Jersey Monday. The 1.6 magnitude happened at 5:40 a.m. about two miles west of Morris Plains, and about three miles below ground, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Morris Plains is about 30 miles west of New York City. There was no damage reported. In 2024, the most powerful earthquake to hit the East Coast in a century hit Readington Township, some 30 miles away from Monday's quake. Dozens of aftershocks followed. In January, a 2.4 earthquake struck in Bergen County. Parts of Paramus shook. New Jersey is home to a major fault line called the Ramapo fault. That said, earthquakes are considered relatively rare in the area.
CBS News
3 days ago
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- CBS News
Small earthquake hits Morris County, N.J. today
A small earthquake hit Morris County in New Jersey Monday. The 1.6 magnitude happened at 9:40 a.m. about two miles west of Morris Plains, and about three miles below ground, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Morris Plains is about 30 miles west of New York City. There was no damage reported. In 2024, the most powerful earthquake to hit the East Coast in a century hit Readington Township, some 30 miles away from Monday's quake. Dozens of aftershocks followed. In January, a 2.4 earthquake struck in Bergen County. Parts of Paramus shook. New Jersey is home to a major fault line called the Ramapo fault. That said, earthquakes are considered relatively rare in the area.
CBS News
09-06-2025
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- CBS News
Preliminary 3.4 magnitude strikes near Pinole, USGS says
A preliminary 3.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Pinole Sunday night, according to the United States Geological Survey. The epicenter of the earthquake was just off the coast of Pinole, according to the USGS. Weak to light shaking was reported in the surrounding areas. This is a developing story.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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- Yahoo
LIST: Strongest recorded earthquakes in East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A 4.1 magnitude earthquake was confirmed in East Tennessee Saturday morning near the Tennessee-North Carolina state line by the U.S. Geological Survey. Although for the earthquake was felt across the region, it is not among the top five strongest magnitude earthquakes recorded by the USGS in the 6 News region. According to USGS, the earthquake happened about 12 miles southeast of Greenback around 9:04 a.m. and was around 16 miles deep. 4.1 magnitude earthquake confirmed in East Tennessee 6 News reviewed USGS records from as early as 1900 to find the highest magnitude earthquakes in our viewing area. Here are the top five strongest magnitude earthquakes the 6 News coverage areas of East Tennessee and southeastern Kentucky. Date Area Magnitude Nov. 30, 1973 Alcoa 4.7 Nov. 3, 1928 Greeneville 4.5 Dec. 12, 2018 Decatur 4.4 Jan. 2, 1954 Middlesboro, KY 4.3 March 27, 1987 Vonore 4.2 There were also two earthquakes rated at the same magnitude as what USGS categorized Saturday morning's earthquake as. The first. of those earthquakes happened on March 28, 1913 in Lutrell, and the second happened on September 7, 1956 in New Tazewell. The strongest magnitude earthquake that has happened within the region since 2020 was a 3.8 magnitude earthquake in the Fincastle area of Campbell County. Earthquake myths: California experts discuss whether some are fact or fiction The earthquake was felt at the 6 News station on North Broadway, and viewers also reported feeling the earthquake in areas of across the region. According to the USGS, several factors can impact how far an earthquake can be felt, including the magnitude, location, and depth of the earthquake, as well as the overlying soil conditions. The agency collects a variety of data, including reports from people who feel earthquakes. Learn more about the USGS's 'Did You Feel It' data collection here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
10-05-2025
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- CBS News
Preliminary 4.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Tennessee, parts of Georgia and North Carolina
An earthquake of 4.1 preliminary magnitude jolted parts of the southern U.S. on Saturday morning. The quake hit about 13 miles from Greenback, Tennessee, which is about 30 miles south of Knoxville, the U.S. Geological Survey said, around 9 a.m. local time. Residents in Atlanta and parts of western North Carolina reported on social media feeling the tremors. The map shows community reports of the 4.1 magnitude earthquake that struck in Tennessee on May 10, 2025. U.S. Geological Survey The USGS initially reported the earthquake as a 3.5 magnitude quake before increasing it to 4.1. There were no immediate reports of significant damage or injuries.
