Bergen County Rocked By Earthquake, OEM And Residents Respond

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — Much of North Jersey felt some shaking on Friday morning when a 4.8 magnitude earthquake rocked the area around 10:30 a.m.

The earthquake was detected with an epicenter seven kilometers north northeast of Whitehouse Station in New Jersey, according to the United States Geological Survey, which monitors earthquakes.

Around 11 a.m., Bergen County's Office of Emergency Management posted, "Please use 911 if you need to report an injury or serious damage. No further action is needed at this time."

Here is the forecast for aftershocks in the next week.

Here is a list of significant quakes to hit New Jersey. In North Jersey, a significant multistate quake was felt throughout the area in 2011.

Got a photo of the damage in your Bergen County town? Submit it here.

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