A magnitude 1.6 earthquake was recorded in Morris County, New Jersey early Thursday morning, October 22, 2026.
The northern New Jersey area occasionally registers low‑magnitude seismic activity, and this tremor is consistent with those past events.
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1.6‑Magnitude Quake Shakes Morris County Thursday
A 1.6‑magnitude quake struck Morris County on Thursday morning, reflecting the region's occasional low‑level seismic activity.
