A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit New Jersey on August 5, with tremors felt in parts of New York City. Occurring near Hillsdale, N.J., the quake was recorded at 12:11 p.m. and is considered minor. This incident followed a previous minor earthquake on August 2, likely identified as an aftershock. While such earthquakes are rare for the region, they do occur. Experts note that earthquakes of this magnitude often cause negligible damage, although tremors were felt in Manhattan and the Bronx.
The earthquake occurred at 12:11 p.m. on Aug. 5 near Hillsdale, N.J., which is mere miles away from Manhattan.
This earthquake is relatively small globally, but earthquakes of this magnitude are commonly widely felt in the eastern United States.
Though the earthquakes were unusual for the northeast, they are not unheard of, with a notable 4.8 magnitude earthquake occurring in April 2024.
According to USGS data, residents in parts of Manhattan and the Bronx reported feeling some weak tremors as a result of the quake.
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