Minor earthquake rattles New Jersey, officials say

A minor earthquake rattled New Jersey Friday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Society.

The magnitude-2.4 quake was centered around Whitehouse Station, in Hunterdon County, at 3:42 p.m., the USGS said.

It occurred at a depth of about 5.5 miles.

That level of quake is considered minor. There were no immediate reports of any damage.