3.0 New Jersey Earthquake Widely Felt, No Damage

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, late Saturday night at a depth of about 10 kilometers, with tremors felt across northern New Jersey and all five boroughs of New York City, including Brooklyn and Westchester. The USGS attributed the widespread sensation of shaking to the quake's shallow depth and efficient seismic wave propagation in the eastern U.S. More than 8,000 people reported feeling the tremor, but no injuries or major structural damage were reported. NYC Emergency Management confirmed ongoing monitoring and stated that no immediate protective action was required. Authorities clarified that this quake was not an aftershock of the larger 4.8-magnitude earthquake from April 2024, though moderate seismic activity occasionally occurs in the area. Residents were advised to check for minor hazards and remain aware of possible but likely weaker aftershocks.