Minor Quake Rattles New York Metropolis
A small earthquake, with a magnitude of 3.0, shook the New York metropolitan area on Saturday. The tremor, centered in the New Jersey suburb of Hasbrouck Heights, was felt as far as Brooklyn. Despite its brevity, the event made waves on social media.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Hasbrouckheights | Updated: 03-08-2025 08:24 IST | Created: 03-08-2025 08:24 IST
On Saturday night, the New York metropolitan area experienced a minor earthquake, stirring residents across the region. According to the US Geological Survey, the tremor registered a magnitude of 3.0.
The earthquake's epicenter was determined to be in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, approximately 8 miles west of Central Park, and occurred at a depth of about 6.2 miles. In New York's Brooklyn borough, residents reported experiencing a brief and slight swaying sensation.
Despite the mild impact of the quake, the event quickly captured attention on social media, as users took to their platforms to share their experiences and reactions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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