Magnitude 3.1 Earthquake Hits New Jersey
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake was detected in Freehold Wednesday morning (September 9) at around 2 am.
The USGS is reporting the depth of the quake to be about 3.1 miles. However, many people are saying it was felt much across central New Jersey.
Sheriff Shaun Golden of Monmouth County told ABC 7 that the sheriff’s “received about 125 calls to 911 in 30 minutes” overnight.
No damage or injuries have been reported at this time.
The confirmed 3.1 magnitude earthquake in Freehold
— Monmouth County Sheriff's Office (@MonmouthSheriff) September 9, 2020
which was felt throughout Mon Co &beyond was in very close proximity to the #MCSONJ’s 911 Communications Ctr on Kozloski Rd. There was no interruption of service or damage to system and no reported injuries from residents. pic.twitter.com/XK3dJ7P3zX
i just felt my first earth quake... in new jersey
— savannah montano (@savmontano) September 9, 2020
I think I just felt an earthquake in Freehold, NJ. Did anyone else feel it? #earthquake
— Michael Patrick (@FantasyNewz) September 9, 2020
why are the tectonic plates having a party at 2 am in new jersey...cmon now #earthquake
— zayna (@zaynagc) September 9, 2020
It also woke my mom up and she said “huh must be 2020, goodnight” and went back to sleep 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 #earthquake
— Luna Artemis (@flidais_artemis) September 9, 2020
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