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3.0 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes New York and New Jersey

CBS New YorkAugust 2, 20252 min284,701 views
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Earthquake Details

  • 📍 An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.0 struck near Hasbrook Heights in Bergen County, New Jersey.
  • ⏰ The tremor occurred shortly before 10:30 PM, specifically at 10:18 PM.
  • 🌍 The earthquake's depth was approximately 6 miles.

Impact and Shaking

  • 🏙️ Shaking was felt across the tri-state area, including parts of New York and New Jersey.
  • 📊 The USGS map shows reports of feeling the earth move, indicated by blue boxes and shades of light blue and purple.
  • ⚠️ The shaking is described as weak to light, and at this time, there are no reports of damage or injuries.
  • 🗺️ The movement was felt up to an estimated 60 miles from the epicenter.

Historical Context

  • 🗓️ This is not an entirely unfamiliar occurrence, with notable previous earthquakes including a 4.8 in April 2023 and a 3.4 in 2020.
  • 📜 The most significant recorded earthquake in New Jersey was a 5.3 magnitude event on November 29, 1783.
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