A minor, 2.4-magnitude earthquake struck in New Jersey on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 3:42 p.m. Eastern about 4 miles northeast of Whitehouse Station, N.J., or about 35 miles west of Manhattan, data from the agency shows.

The quake happened at 12:41 p.m., and was centered about 4.9 miles northeast of Great Falls at a depth of about 13.6 miles.

A 2.4- magnitude earthquake was reported in New Jersey on Friday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake took place near the towns of Somerville and High Bridge, New Jersey,

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Great Falls on Thursday, rattling residents across central Montana but causing minimal damage, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

COLFAX COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A total of three earthquakes were recorded in a remote part of Colfax County in northern New Mexico Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The first, and the largest,

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake that originated just northeast of Great Falls was felt across central Montana Thursday afternoon, although authorities said there were no early reports of damage.

Michigan occupies a quiet corner of the North American craton, a geologically stable area that has remained relatively calm for millions of years.