USGS: Minor earthquake shakes part of Hunterdon County

The earthquake was reported around 2:45 p.m. in Califon in the Farmersville section of town.

Matt Trapani

Oct 20, 2025, 8:56 PM

Updated 3 hr ago

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A Magnitude 1.6 earthquake shook parts of Hunterdon County on Monday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The earthquake was reported around 2:45 p.m. in Califon in the Farmersville section of town.
There were no reports of any injuries or damage.
Califon is located about 5 miles away from Tewksbury, which is where a Magnitude 4.8 earthquake rattled New Jersey in April of 2024.