Overview

• The United States Geological Survey recorded the quake at 10:18 p.m. EDT on August 2 near Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
• Jonathan Tytell of the USGS reported the tremor originated at a shallow depth of about 10 kilometers
• Residents across several New York City boroughs and nearby New Jersey counties felt brief shaking but no damage or injuries were reported
• Some outlets initially cited a 3.6 magnitude before USGS and NYC Emergency Management confirmed the earthquake measured 3.0
• City and federal agencies are updating shake-severity maps and advising New Yorkers on preparedness steps in case of aftershocks