Earthquake Rattles Northeast: New Jersey Tremor Felt Across Multiple States

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Earthquake Rattles Northeast: New Jersey Tremor Felt Across Multiple States
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A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck Hunterdon County, New Jersey, with shaking felt across the Northeast, including Philadelphia and New York City. The State Emergency Operations Center has been activated, and residents are urged not to call 911 unless there is an actual emergency. This is the strongest earthquake felt in the area since 2011, and it caused shaking as far south as Baltimore. Earthquakes are caused by movement in the Earth's crust and can lead to aftershocks.

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