Despite their scattered distribution, these seismic events concentrate along distinct geological features, notably the Ramapo Fault System. Fractures in the earth's crust can result in seismic ...

However, a number of small fault lines run under Manhattan, and there's a major fault line in New Jersey, called the Ramapo Fault.

Paramus sits on the Ramapo Fault line, the largest system of cracks in the Northeast, which released a 4.8-magnitude on April 5, 2024 that was felt by millions in New Jersey, New York ...