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Shallow 3.0-Magnitude Quake Shakes New York Metro

Officials warn only minor aftershocks are likely after the USGS recorded the tremor beneath Hasbrouck Heights

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 12: People take photographs of the sunset at 42nd Street in Times Square on the last evening of the year to view what is referred to as “Manhattanhenge” when the sun aligns perfectly through spaces between buildings of the New York City street grid on July 12, 2025 in New York City. Clouds obscured the sunset this evening, but hundreds of tourists and locals alike still gathered for the event at spots that look west across the avenues. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Overview

  • The USGS recorded the quake at 10:18 p.m. on August 2 with a depth of about 6.2 miles beneath Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey.
  • Residents reported shaking up to 60 miles from the epicenter, including parts of New York City, Westchester and Long Island.
  • NYC Emergency Management confirmed there were no reports of damage or injuries and is coordinating with city and state partners.
  • Seismologists linked the event to the Ramapo Fault system and USGS geophysicist Jonathan Tytell said aftershocks of around magnitude 1.0 can be expected.
  • Authorities continue real-time seismic monitoring and advise residents to inspect for hazards like shifted items, falling debris or cracks if they felt shaking.