Crime & Safety
2nd Aftershock Rattles Somerset County After 4.8 Magnitude Earthquake
A second aftershock was reported in the Gladstone area on Friday night.
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — A second aftershock was reported in the Somerset County area on Friday night.
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake detected, epicenter identified 7 kilometers southwest of Gladstone was reported around 6 p.m., according to the United States Geological Survey(USGS), which monitors earthquakes.
"Aftershock confirmed from previous earthquake. Please do not call 9-1-1 unless there is an actual emergency!" Said Bridgewater Police.
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"Aftershocks have been felt in our area. Contact 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency only," said Montgomery Police.
A previous aftershock was reported at 12 p.m., a magnitude 2.0 earthquake was detected with the epicenter identified 7 kilometers west of Bedminster, according to USGS.
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These aftershocks followed the 4.8 magnitude earthquake detected with an epicenter seven kilometers northeast of Whitehouse Station (Readington) around 10:20 a.m. on Friday.
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