Magnitude 2.7 earthquake hits NJ/NYC

A magnitude 2.7 earthquake shook parts of New York and New Jersey around midday on August 5, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

The tremor occurred at approximately 12:11 p.m. ET, striking just over a mile southwest of Hillsdale, New Jersey, at a depth of about seven miles. Hillsdale lies roughly 20 miles northwest of Manhattan.

Reports gathered by USGS indicated light shaking across northern New Jersey, including areas like Newark, Paterson, and Englewood. Some shaking was also felt across the river in parts of Queens, and as far north as Dutchess County, though these reports are based on public submissions and are not yet scientifically verified.

In some spots, residents reported experiencing slightly stronger tremors.

The Bergen County Office of Emergency Management posted on social media that it is reviewing the situation in coordination with USGS, though no damage has been reported so far.

NYC Emergency Management confirmed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) that tremors were felt within the city. The agency noted that no significant impacts have occurred but said it continues to monitor developments.

Authorities are advising residents to remain aware of potential aftershocks, which could occur minutes, hours, or even days after the main quake.

This incident follows another magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck New Jersey on August 2, which was also felt across parts of New York.