Earthquake measuring 3.0 magnitude rattles New Jersey with people feeling the tremors in New York City
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake rattled parts of northern New Jersey on Saturday night, with tremors felt across the region – including in New York City – according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake struck at approximately 10:22 p.m. and was centered in Hasbrouck Heights, Bergen County.
The USGS reported the epicenter as 0 kilometers northeast of the town, indicating a shallow event likely responsible for the widespread sensation of shaking.
Residents in multiple counties – including Jersey City, Bergen, Morris, and Essex – said they felt the tremor, as did people in Harrison and East Orange, Patch reported.
The shaking extended beyond New Jersey, with reports of movement coming in from parts of New York City and even as far as Westchester and Rockland counties in upstate New York.
New York City residents also reported hearing a boom along with the vibration.
Despite the surprise, no injuries or property damage have been reported as of Saturday night.
