Mon Jan 27 20:50:00 IST 2025: ## Minor Earthquake Rattles Northern New Jersey
**PARAMUS, NJ –** A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 2.4 struck near Paramus, New Jersey, just after 1 p.m. Friday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake, which occurred at a depth of 4.78 miles, caused weak to light shaking reported across northern New Jersey. There have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The USGS website shows numerous residents reporting feeling the tremor.