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Magnitude 1.6 Earthquake Strikes Near Randolph, New Jersey

A magnitude 1.6 earthquake was detected early Thursday, October 22, 2026, in Morris County, New Jersey, near Randolph and Morristown, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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Oct 22, 9:16 AM cbsnews.com Small earthquake reported in Morris County, New Jersey
Oct 22, 9:02 AM 6abc.com Magnitude 1.6 earthquake reported in Morris County, New Jersey
Oct 22, 8:41 AM fox5ny.com NJ earthquake: 1.6-magnitude quake reported in New Jersey
Oct 22, 5:58 AM cbsnews.com Small earthquake hits near Randolph, New Jersey