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Just after 10 p.m. on Saturday night, a surprising jolt shook the New York City metro area as a 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey.
The epicenter of the quake was only eight miles from Central Park – close enough for thousands of New Yorkers to feel the ground tremble.
While the U.S. Geological Survey says the quake wasn’t strong enough to cause much damage, its location in such a densely packed region made it more impactful.
The agency’s “Did You Feel It?” map shows a wide range of reports, spanning the area around the New York/New Jersey border.
Graphic showing earthquake felt across New York City
New York City Emergency Management confirmed there was no major damage reported.
This quake was a far cry from the stronger 4.8-magnitude quake that hit New Jersey in 2024. However, earthquakes of any size are somewhat rare in the Northeast, making this one notable despite its lack of destruction.
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