A 3.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, at around 10:18 p.m. Eastern time. It was felt in northern New Jersey, southern New York, and southern Connecticut. No serious injuries or significant damage were reported. City officials noted no calls for building-related issues. This area experiences minor earthquakes every couple of years, with only 43 quakes of this magnitude or larger since 1950 nearby. Historically, more damaging quakes happen only a couple of times every century.
On Saturday night, a mild, 3.0 magnitude earthquake shook New York, originating in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, and was felt across several states.
City officials reported no significant damage or injuries due to the earthquake, despite the densely populated region having over 1 million buildings.
The northeast does not experience large earthquakes often, with only 43 recorded quakes of this magnitude or greater since 1950 in the vicinity.
Earthquakes occur in the New York area about once every couple of years, with more damaging events happening only a couple of times each century.
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