Earthquake Rattles New Jersey, Sends Tremors Through New York
Hey, did you feel that shake last night? If you live in or around New York City or northern New Jersey, chances are you might have noticed a sudden jolt around 10:18 PM. That was actually a magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck just outside Hasbrouck Heights in New Jersey. It wasn’t massive, but it was strong enough to catch a lot of people off guard—especially since this area isn’t known for frequent seismic activity.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the earthquake was centered about six miles beneath the surface, which is relatively shallow, and that’s likely why so many people felt it. The tremors were reported in parts of New York City, including Brooklyn and even as far as Westchester County. In New Jersey, folks in towns around the epicenter described a brief but intense shaking—just long enough to make you freeze and wonder what was going on.
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And, as you might expect, social media lit up immediately. People were posting things like, "Did a tree just fall?" or "Was that a gas explosion?" because honestly, when you’re not expecting an earthquake, your brain tries to come up with every other explanation first. Thankfully, there were no reports of injuries or damage, at least not yet. So it was more of a surprise than a disaster.
City officials, including New York's emergency management department, confirmed they were aware of the situation and were monitoring things closely. Even though it turned out to be a relatively mild quake, responses like that are essential—because the first minutes after any seismic event are when you figure out whether this was an isolated incident or something more serious.
Now, if you’re wondering how this compares to past quakes, it's worth noting that this one was significantly milder than the 4.8 magnitude quake that hit Tewksbury, New Jersey, back in 2024. That one caused more of a stir and was felt across a wider area. But still, anytime the ground moves in this part of the country, it’s a big deal—just because it’s so rare.
So, yeah, Saturday night came with a little unexpected rumble. No injuries, no major damage, but definitely a moment where everyone stopped what they were doing to ask, "Was that an earthquake?" And the answer this time was: Yes, it absolutely was.
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