A minor earthquake measuring 3.0 magnitude struck the New York metropolitan area on Saturday night, with the epicentre in the New Jersey suburb of Hasbrouck Heights, less than 8 miles west of Central Park. The US Geological Survey reported the tremor at a depth of about 6.2 miles.
Residents in Brooklyn reported feeling a brief swaying sensation, with one describing it as a very short tremor. Social media quickly lit up with reactions, including the official Empire State Building account posting on X: 'I AM FINE.'
The quake was significantly milder than a 4.8-magnitude event in 2024 near Tewksbury, New Jersey. While a 3.0 earthquake typically causes no damage, such mild tremors are relatively rare in the northeastern US.
New York City emergency management confirmed there were no immediate reports of major impacts or injuries.
