The 3.0 Richter scale tremor hit at about 10:18 p.m. on Aug. 3 in Hasbrouck Heights. It occurred about 10 km below the surface, and more than 8,000 reports of weak to light shaking were documented across the five boroughs and northern New Jersey.
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The alert system enabled users to receive notifications on their phones seconds before the earthquake hit, showcasing its effectiveness during the recent 5.2 magnitude quake.