2.9 magnitude earthquake shakes parts of New Jersey
The minor quake comes nearly two months after earthquake centered in North Jersey registered a magnitude of 4.8.
A minor earthquake shook parts of New Jersey overnight. (6abc)
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The USGS reports a 2.9 magnitude earthquake centered near Gladstone rattled parts of New Jersey early Friday.
More than 670 people reported feeling the quake around 3:50 a.m.
No damage was reported.
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