"Predicting Aftershocks: Understanding the Northeast's Earthquake Activity"
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Experts from the US Geological Survey predict an 80% chance of an aftershock of magnitude 3.0 or higher in the New Jersey region within the next week, following the 4.8 magnitude earthquake that struck on Friday. Almost a dozen aftershocks ranging from magnitude 1.8 to 4.0 have already occurred, with some felt hundreds of miles away. Seismologists emphasize the unpredictability of earthquakes and urge preparedness for potential future events.
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