3BEDMINSTER, N.J. — A 1.9 magnitude earthquake rattled Bedminster last week, continuing a recent uptick in seismic activity in North Jersey that began after a larger tremor last year near Tewksbury.

The quake, recorded at 5 kilometers below ground around 5 kilometers west of Bedminster, was detected at 10:30 a.m. ET by the U.S. Geological Survey. The location is close to President Donald Trump’s private golf club and residence in Bedminster.

Trump was not at the property during the quake.

The Trump quake was followed by a 0.9 magnitude earthquake that struck southeast of Califon on Tuesday, also at a depth of 5 kilometers. Neither tremor caused reported damage or injuries, but both added to a pattern scientists have monitored closely since 2024.

On April 5, 2024, a more powerful 4.8 m

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