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Shaking Reported In Cape May County; Earthquake Ruled Out

CAPE MAY, NJ (CBS) – Cape May County Emergency Management says it's received numerous phone calls regarding "building shaking and trembling" around the Wildwood/Mays Landing area.

North Wildwood Mayor Bill Henfey also says he received two calls, and several calls have been reported in Lower Township as well.

The shaking apparently happened around 3 p.m. on Tuesday and was felt throughout Cape May County all the way up to Egg Harbor Township in Atlantic County.

The USGS says they have a "zero" reading for any seismic activity, and they've ruled out an earthquake.

The Coast Guard of Cape May and Fort Dix also say they are unaware of any training missions happening in the area.

The cause of the shaking has not yet been determined.

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