New Jersey has been shaken by a series of aftershocks since a 4.8-magnitude earthquake occurred last week, with the latest tremor being the 46th aftershock. The 2.6-magnitude quake struck near Gladstone on Wednesday morning at approximately 10:22 a.m., according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Approximately 80 people reported feeling the tremor.

Over the past few days, additional aftershocks have been recorded throughout New Jersey. On Tuesday, three tremors with magnitudes of 1.3, 1.4, and 1.5 were reported, as per NJ Advance Media. Four aftershocks were also registered in Hunterdon County on Monday, including one coinciding with the emergence of the sun from the moon's shadow, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Several more aftershocks occurred over the weekend.

The most powerful aftershock to date, with a magnitude of 3.8, struck near Gladstone on Friday, just before 6 p.m. All aftershocks have been centered near the epicenter of Friday's earthquake, which occurred at Whitehouse Station in Hunterdon County. Geologists warn that more aftershocks are likely to be experienced in the coming days.

Research geologist Alex Hatem from the USGS explained that aftershocks are expected following a main shock: "We do expect aftershocks like this to occur in the days, weeks, and months after the main shock, so this is fully within the realm of what is expected." Hatem also mentioned that while there is a chance of light shaking in the coming days, it is unlikely to be as significant as the initial earthquake or subsequent aftershocks that affected the Statue of Liberty and City Hall on Friday.

The USGS predicts the occurrence of smaller aftershocks until Sunday, with the potential for one to reach a magnitude of 3 or higher. However, the chance of an aftershock exceeding magnitude 5 is less than 1%.

As New Jersey residents remain on alert, authorities and geologists continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure public safety and provide timely updates on any developments.

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