A mild earthquake measuring 3.0 magnitude struck northern New Jersey late Saturday, sending tremors across parts of the state and New York City, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
The quake occurred at 10:18 p.m., with its epicenter located in Hasbrouck Heights, near Teterboro Airport. Residents in Brooklyn, Westchester County, and even parts of Connecticut also reported feeling the shaking.
The New York City Emergency Management Department confirmed there were no reports of injuries or structural damage. Officials advised residents who experienced the tremor to inspect their surroundings for any hazards, such as fallen debris, shifted furniture, or cracks.
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In Bergen County, which includes Hasbrouck Heights, local authorities also reported no major impacts. Social media platforms and neighborhood group chats quickly lit up with discussions, as some initially suspected a gas explosion or fallen tree before learning it was an earthquake.
Bradford Billingsley, a Harlem resident, recounted feeling the tremor while watching TV. “We both felt a sudden jolt and looked at each other and said, ‘Was that an earthquake?’” he told News Access NG.
Geologists note that small earthquakes occur regularly in the New York–New Jersey region but are often too minor to be felt. Quakes of 3.0 magnitude are considered mild and rarely cause significant damage.
The last notable earthquake in the area happened in April 2024, when a 4.8-magnitude tremor shook buildings in New York City and startled residents from Philadelphia to Boston.
