All about the April 5, 2024, New Jersey 4.8 magnitude earthquake! After reading and completing the worksheets, students will be delighted in being able to explain how and why the earthquake happened. The lesson explains how the Earth is composed of several layers with plates that move causing fractures and faults that result in earthquakes. It describes the type and depth of the fault as stated by the United State Geological Survey. It explains the terms epicenter and hypocenter. The students a