USGS Reports Magnitude 3.1 Earthquake in New Jersey.
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake rattled parts of central New Jersey early Wednesday morning
No damage or injuries were reported, though police received hundreds of calls
The state's Department of Environmental Projection says that by geological standards, New Jersey is "overdue" for a bigger earthquake
The United States Geological Survey says a small earthquake was detected in New Jersey early Wednesday morning.
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake's epicenter was near southeast of East Freehold, New Jersey, according to USGS. Public reports suggested the quake was felt as far away as Philadelphia and Long Island.
"I live in Freehold and I thought something hit the house," Theresa McAllister said.
USGS geophysicist Robert Sanders told NBC News that an earthquake in the region is "relatively uncommon." There are two previous recorded quakes with a magnitude 3.0 and larger within a 10-mile radius of the one in Freehold: A 3.1 earthquake in 1992 and a 3.5 earthquake in 1979.
"It will take a few days or weeks before analysts can see if there’s a specific fault line at cause here," Sanders said. He added that structural damage is possible but unlikely. Damages are more likely to be things falling off shelves.
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