A 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck New Jersey and New York City this morning, causing continuous reports of quakes. Residents in Hasbrouck Heights, Staten Island, Manhattan and parts of Bergen County felt the ground shaking, raising concerns and triggering emergency calls.
Earthquakes in New Jersey and New York City
The USGS (United States Geological Survey) confirmed a magnitude 3.0 earthquake near Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, at about 7:15 am.
Although these shocks were of low intensity on the Richter scale, they were still felt throughout New York City, including Jersey City, Newark, Staten Island, and The Bronx.
Public response: “Did you feel that way, too?”
The social media platform was immediately flooded with messages from shocked residents asking, “Did an earthquake just hit New Jersey?” and “Was there an earthquake in New York City today?” Despite the mild earthquake, the wide impact area left many people worried.
No major damage reported
Emergency services have not yet reported any major damage or injuries. However, officials are keeping an eye on the aftershocks and are urging residents to be on the lookout for any further seismic activity.
Earthquake warnings and updates
For live earthquake warnings, residents are advised to check the USGS earthquake map and real-time updates on local news channels.
This 2025 earthquake in New Jersey has once again highlighted the unexpected seismic risks in the Northeast.
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Sudden earthquake shook New York and New Jersey: Panic among the inhabitants from the shock of the earthquake!
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