Earthquake New Jersey: May 2024 Seismic Activity Analysis

On May 24, 2024, at approximately 9:45 a.m. ET, a magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck near Gladstone, Somerset County, New Jersey. This event part of the recent surge in earthquake New Jersey activity marked the second significant earthquake in the region within a brief period, following a magnitude 2.6 tremor that occurred on May 1, 2024. Although earthquakes of such magnitudes are relatively mild, the recurrence of seismic activity in a typically quiet region has raised concerns about the underlying geological dynamics and potential future risks.