"New Jersey Shaken by 47 Earthquake Aftershocks in 5 Days"
TL;DR
A 2.6 magnitude aftershock hit New Jersey on Wednesday morning, bringing the total to 47 aftershocks following the 4.8 magnitude earthquake on Friday. The aftershocks have been centered around Hunterdon County, with the strongest recorded at 3.8 magnitude. Experts predict more aftershocks in the coming days, with an 80% chance of one reaching 3.0 or higher within a week of the initial earthquake.
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