Earthquake
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake was felt throughout NJ within the last 30 minutes. There are no reported power outages or roadway disruptions in our area.
There is a risk of an aftershocks.
Safety rule is DROP-COVER-HOLD ON.
Avoid injury from falling objects. Doorways or outside away from overhead objects can help protect you.
Please only call 911 for any life threatening emergencies.
Rail service via PATCO and NJ Transit have been temporarily suspended until the rails can be inspected.
For more information from the USGS:
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/?currentFeatureId=us7000ma74&extent=22.14671,-130.16602&extent=51.67256,-59.85352
https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us7000ma74/executive
Address/Location
Township of Southampton
5 Retreat Rd
Southampton Township, NJ 08088
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-859-2736
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP SOUTHAMPTON followed by your message, to 888777