Coverage dated October 22, 2026

Magnitude 1.6 earthquake reported in Morris County, New Jersey

Headline from ABC 7 New York

A magnitude 1.6 earthquake was reported early Thursday morning in northern New Jersey.

ABC 7 New York's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Reports & sources

4 articles, oldest first.

  1. FOX 5 New York

    NJ earthquake: 1.6-magnitude quake reported in New Jersey (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    A small earthquake was reported in New Jersey early Thursday morning. Did you feel it? A 1.6-magnitude earthquake was reported near Randolph and Morristown, New Jersey, around 5:38 a.m. Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

  2. ABC 7 New York

    Magnitude 1.6 earthquake reported in Morris County, New Jersey (opens ABC 7 New York)

    Published

    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    A magnitude 1.6 earthquake was reported early Thursday morning in northern New Jersey.

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