A geologist from the USGS told News 12 New Jersey that Friday’s quake appeared to occur east of the Ramapo fault, and it’s too early to know if it was directly linked to that well-known fault line.

Both incidents resulted from gravitational slip on these age-old structures, the foremost being the Ramapo Fault. The Ramapo ...

Friday's earthquake occurred near Paramus in Bergen County. These are both near the Ramapo fault, which runs through northern New Jersey. 3. Depth. The depth of an earthquake is also very important.

This quake occurred on the Ramapo Border fault at an estimated depth of just over four miles, Miller said. Earthquakes along this fault are not uncommon, but they're usually magnitude three or lower.

WABC-TV Chief Meteorologist Lee Goldberg says the earthquake occurred near the Ramapo Fault: The Bergen County Office of Emergency Management says there are currently no reports of serious damage ...