Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake Hits New York City and New Jersey on Saturday

Residents across New York and New Jersey experienced tremors late Saturday night as a minor earthquake struck the region.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at 10:18 p.m., with the epicenter located in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, just north of Newark. The quake originated about six miles underground and roughly 13 miles from Midtown Manhattan.

Tremors were felt across all five boroughs of New York City, according to a USGS impact map.

New York City Emergency Management confirmed the seismic event in a post on X (formerly Twitter):

“A magnitude 3.0 earthquake is reported to have occurred in or near New Jersey. Tremors may have been felt in parts of New York City. NYC Emergency Management is monitoring for impacts and coordinating with agency partners.”

The agency advised residents there was no immediate need for action unless visible damage was observed.

“Be prepared for possible aftershocks,” they added. “These may occur minutes, hours, or even days after the initial quake. If you felt shaking, check for hazards like shifted items, falling debris, or cracks.”

As of now, no injuries or significant damage have been reported in either New York or New Jersey.

While magnitude 3.0 quakes are considered minor, such noticeable tremors are uncommon in this region. For comparison, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake rattled the area last year, with its epicenter near Lebanon, New Jersey.

This event comes just days after a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s eastern coast, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including for California, Alaska, Hawaii, Japan, Canada, and Russia.

According to media sources.