Overview

• The United States Geological Survey recorded the quake at 22:15 ET on August 2 with a magnitude of 3.0 and a depth of 10 kilometers below Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey.
• Residents in Brooklyn, Manhattan and nearby New Jersey counties described a brief rolling sensation as seismic waves propagated through the continental crust.
• New York City’s Office of Emergency Management and Bergen County officials confirmed no injuries, damage or service disruptions.
• Within minutes of the tremor, the Empire State Building’s official social media account posted “I’m fine” to reassure the public.
• Authorities remain at a normal readiness level and are continuing to monitor for possible aftershocks following this rare intraplate event.