Magnitude 2.7 Earthquake Shakes New York City Metro Area
A 2.7-magnitude earthquake centered in Hillsdale, New Jersey, caused light shaking across the New York City metro area on August 5, felt by residents from Connecticut to Staten Island.
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Overview
- A magnitude 2.7 earthquake, centered in Hillsdale, New Jersey, struck the New York City metropolitan area just after noon on August 5, confirmed by USGS.
- The tremor, originating approximately seven to eight miles below ground, caused weak or light shaking reported by dozens of people across the tri-state region.
- Residents across the tri-state area, including Staten Island, Queens, Newark, and southwest Connecticut, reported feeling the weak shaking from the earthquake.
- NYC Emergency Management confirmed the 2.7-magnitude earthquake, which was also felt as far north as Duchess County and west into Queens.
- This event follows other recent seismic activity in the region, including a 3.0-magnitude earthquake in New Jersey, raising awareness about local tremors.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources present this earthquake story with clear neutrality, focusing on factual reporting. They prioritize official data from the USGS and emergency management agencies, avoiding sensationalism or speculative language. The coverage is straightforward, detailing the event's specifics and impact without editorializing, maintaining an objective tone throughout the report.
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FAQ
The 2.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Hillsdale, New Jersey, with its epicenter traced to Viola Terrace in Westwood, about 25 miles from Midtown Manhattan. The quake originated approximately 7.7 miles underground.
Small earthquakes occur in the New York City metro area every few years, while moderate earthquakes happen roughly twice every 100 years according to the USGS.
No damages or injuries were reported from the recent 2.7-magnitude earthquake near Hillsdale, New Jersey, and officials indicated such earthquakes are not likely to cause significant impacts.
Yes, this earthquake follows a 3.0-magnitude quake in Bergen County just days earlier, illustrating ongoing small seismic activity in the New York metropolitan area, where earthquakes occur periodically.
The 2.7-magnitude earthquake was felt by residents across the tri-state area, including Staten Island, Queens, Newark, southwest Connecticut, Duchess County, and parts of Queens.
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