A magnitude 2.7 earthquake occurred near Hillsdale, New Jersey, around 12:11 p.m. ET on August 5, at a depth of seven miles. Weak shaking was reported in northern New Jersey and as far as Queens, New York. Although the Bergen County Office of Emergency Management and NYC Emergency Management confirmed the earthquake, they noted no significant damage. Agencies are advising residents to be prepared for aftershocks. This event followed a magnitude 3.0 earthquake in New Jersey on August 2.
On August 5, a magnitude 2.7 earthquake struck near Hillsdale, New Jersey, at a depth of approximately seven miles, affecting parts of New York and New Jersey.
The tremor, occurring at 12:11 p.m., was felt throughout northern New Jersey, with reports of weak shaking in cities like Newark, Paterson, and Englewood.
Emergency management agencies have confirmed that no major impacts or damage have been reported, although they are monitoring for potential aftershocks.
This earthquake follows a recent magnitude 3.0 quake that occurred on August 2, also affecting New Jersey and extending into New York.
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