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August 03, 2025
Earthquake NJ: A small earthquake hit northern New Jersey late Saturday night.
It measured 3.0 in magnitude, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
The quake struck at exactly 10:18 p.m. Its epicenter was in Hasbrouck Heights, close to Teterboro Airport. Many people felt a light shaking in the area.
Some residents in New York City, including Brooklyn, reported feeling it.
Tremors were also noticed in parts of Westchester County and even in Connecticut.
No serious damage has been reported so far. Officials confirmed there were no reports of damage or injuries in New York City. The city’s emergency management team shared the update shortly after the quake.
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They urged people to stay cautious. “If you felt the shaking, take a moment to check your surroundings,” they advised.
Look for things like shifted furniture, fallen objects, or any new cracks.
In Bergen County—where Hasbrouck Heights is located—no major problems were reported. The local sheriff’s office posted the update on social media, reassuring residents.
People in northern New Jersey felt a quick, strong shake. It caught many off guard. Within minutes, local group chats and social media were full of questions.
Some feared it was a gas line blast.
Others thought maybe a big tree had come down nearby. In Harlem, Bradford Billingsley was spending the evening with friends on 129th Street.
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They were watching TV when the coffee table suddenly rattled “We felt this sudden jolt,” he said. “We just looked at each other and said, ‘Was that an earthquake?’”
Small earthquakes are actually common in the New York and New Jersey area.
Geologists say most of them are so minor that people don’t even notice. A quake around 3.0 magnitude isn’t unusual here.
Experts add that this level of shaking rarely causes any serious damage. The last time a stronger quake hit the region was in April last year. That one had a magnitude of 4.8.
It shook buildings across New York City and sent people rushing outside in fear.
Tremors from that quake were felt as far away as Philadelphia and Boston.
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