A mild earthquake struck a suburban area near New York City on Saturday night, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) has confirmed.
According to the agency, the quake registered a magnitude of 3.0 and occurred in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey—just under 13 kilometers (8 miles) west of Manhattan’s Central Park. The tremor originated at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers (6.2 miles).
Although the quake was brief and relatively weak, it was felt by some residents. A Brooklyn resident described the experience as a momentary swaying sensation. On social media, reactions poured in from those who sensed the tremor. The official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Empire State Building chimed in with a reassuring post: “I AM FINE.”
While the tremor caused no reported damage, events of this nature are relatively uncommon in the northeastern United States. Emergency authorities in New York City confirmed there were no significant impacts following the incident.
The quake was notably weaker than a 4.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Tewksbury, New Jersey, in 2024.
USGS officials emphasized that a 3.0-magnitude earthquake typically does not result in structural damage but can be felt by people in the vicinity, especially in quiet settings or higher buildings.
