Another Earthquake Rattles CT Friday: Latest Updates

CONNECTICUT — Another earthquake was reported in New Jersey around 6 p.m. Friday and once again its effects were felt in Connecticut, according to reports.

This time a 4.0 magnitude earthquake was reported in New Jersey and this comes about eight hours after a 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit New Jersey and its effects were felt all over Connecticut.

Several people in CT have taken to social media to say they felt the Friday night earthquake too, while others said they didn't feel either earthquake.

"Fairfield just experienced an aftershock following the recent earthquake in NJ," police said. "Reports are being seen of another 4.0 magnitude quake that just occurred in NJ. No injuries or structural damage reported in Fairfield. Aftershocks are common after earthquakes and are usually less intense. They can happen for days, weeks, or even months following the initial quake. Please remain calm if or when they occur. What to do during an aftershock? Take cover in a fortified area nearby, check for hazards such as gas leaks, electrical issues, or structural damage. Do not panic. Stay calm and reassure others around you. If you encounter an emergency, dial 911 immediately."

According to New Jersey Patch, a third, 4.0 scale rated aftershock shook up portions of the Garden State Friday after an afternoon of unusual seismic activity. The third event, centered just outside Gladstone was recorded shortly after 6 p.m., according to the United States Geological Survey, which monitors earthquakes.

A series of smaller events hit New Jersey Friday afternoon after a "notable" 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook up the state earlier.

Three more aftershocks ranging from 1.8 to 2.2 magnitude were reported near Morris, Hunterdon and Somerset counties in New Jersey between about 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.

CONNECTICUT — The state has partially activated the Emergency Operations Center in Hartford following a 4.8 magnitude earthquake that shook couches and rattled coffee cups throughout Connecticut Friday morning.

At a 1:30 p.m. news conference, Brenda Bergeron, the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Deputy Commissioner responsible for Emergency Management and Homeland Security, told reporters her agency had not received any reports of significant damages anywhere in the state.

Bergeron specifically referenced the Millstone nuclear power plant in Waterford, which she said is following its normal procedures after an earthquake:

"They're operating at 100 percent power, and they see no life or safety issues."

Likewise, the state Department of Transportation has no report of concerns from their field, but "nonetheless, in an abundance of caution, they are doing visual inspections of bridges and critical infrastructure just to make sure."

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Amtrak and Metro North have remained in service, but are experiencing some slowdowns in certain areas as they check the tracks. Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks "was in a bit of a pause for a little while" for a safety inspection, but has since resumed service, Bergeron said.

In the event that potential after shocks trigger structural damage more severe than Friday morning's scattered wall-crackings, DESPP is encouraging municipal authorities to contact their regional State Emergency Services coordinator. The agency also suggests homeowners who may have been at work or school during the quake give their residence a quick visual once-over and report any cracks to their town's Emergency Management office.

with reporting by Nicole Rosenthal, Patch Staff