Small Earthquake of Magnitude 3.0 Hits New Jersey, Tremors Felt in NYC

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Small Earthquake of Magnitude 3.0 Hits New Jersey, Tremors Felt in NYC

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Small Earthquake of Magnitude 3.0 Hits New Jersey, Tremors Felt in NYC

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A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, Saturday night.
Tremors were felt across the New York metropolitan area, including NYC.
No major damage or injuries were reported following the seismic event.

The U.S. Geological Survey reported a mild earthquake with a magnitude of 3.0 struck the New York metropolitan area on Saturday, centered in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey. The tremor occurred at a depth of approximately 6.2 miles and was felt across various parts of New York City, including Brooklyn, approximately eight miles away from Central Park, according to Newsweek, Los Angeles Times, India Times, and The Hill.

Social media reactions illuminated the event, with the Empire State Building's official account posting, “I AM FINE.” Residents described feeling a mild swaying sensation, quickly responded to by emergency management teams who provided safety guidance and monitoring protocols, as noted by Newsweek and The Hill.

Authorities confirmed that this earthquake is unrelated to the 4.8-magnitude earthquake that occurred in April 2024 and is not part of an aftershock series. Seismologists will continue to monitor the region for any subsequent seismic activity, according to Los Angeles Times and India Times.