An earthquake hit New Jersey. Did you feel it?
The 1.6-magnitude earthquake struck Southampton Township in Burlington County early Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The earthquake, which had a depth of 7.5 miles, was reported at 12:28 a.m. near the Leisuretown section of the township.
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Earthquakes with a magnitude of about 2.0 or less are usually called "microearthquakes;" they are not commonly felt by people and are generally recorded only on local seismographs, according to the USGS.
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The last earthquake to affect New Jersey happened Nov. 30, when large earthquake in Delaware was felt throughout the state, the United States Geological Survey confirmed. The USGS said a 4.4 magnitude earthquake was detected near Dover at 4:47 p.m. Thursday, but the shakes from the quake were felt nearly across New Jersey.
"It felt like the basement was shifting while the rest of the house swayed," Joni Passalacqua of Manchester, said at the time. "The water in the fish tank moved as well."
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