Minor Earthquake Rattles New York City and New Jersey

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck the New York City and New Jersey area at approximately 10:18 p.m. on Saturday night, according to authorities. The quake's epicenter was located in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, near Teterboro Airport, with tremors felt throughout New York City and Westchester County. The NYC Emergency Management Department indicated they were assessing potential damage but reported no immediate injuries or destruction. This incident follows a larger 4.8-magnitude quake in April 2024, which originated in Lebanon, New Jersey, about 50 miles west of NYC, causing airport delays and transit disruptions. Residents took to social media to share their experiences, with many initially mistaking the tremors for passing trucks. One Upper West Side resident humorously expressed concern that the shaking might have been due to an edible they consumed, reassuring others that they were not alone in feeling the quake.