New Jersey rattled by earthquake

PARAMUS ,N.J. — Northern New Jersey was rattled by a minor earthquake Friday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The magnitude 2.4 quake struck just after 1 p.m. local time and was centered just a mile outside of Paramus.

The quake had a depth of just under 5 miles, the USGS said.

There are no initial reports of any damage.