THE second earthquake in the past week has hit New Jersey as shaking could be felt in New York City on Tuesday afternoon.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 2.7 magnitude earthquake in Hillsdale, New Jersey, at 12:11 p.m.
The earthquake hit on Tuesday afternoon
On August 2, a 3.0 magnitude earthquake was reported in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, shaking the New York City area.
The quake was felt as far as Connecticut, according to the USGS.
“Okay I just felt an earthquake in nyc again,” one user posted on X.
“ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE IN NY WHATS GOING ON,” another tweeted.
Tuesday’s earthquake was about seven miles in depth.
New York City Emergency Management tweeted that tremors could have been felt in certain parts of the city, and that it was monitoring for impacts.
There were no immediate “major impacts reported,” according to the agency.
The department told residents to stay updated via official city sources, and said that “No immediate protective action is needed.”
The city warned residents to be prepared for aftershocks following an earthquake, and to check for moved items, falling debris or cracks.
Aftershocks can happen even days after the initial earthquake hits.
Users across the region posted on social media that they had felt the quake.
“Just felt an earthquake in Westchester,” one tweet read.
“BERGEN COUNTY NJ WAS THAT ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE,” a user posted.
“Felt like another earthquake just came rumbling through northern New Jersey.”
What causes earthquakes?
Here’s everything you need to know…
An earthquake is a shockwave caused by rocks being under extreme forces
They are typically triggered by the movement of Earth’s crust
Earth’s tectonic plates, the massive shelves of crust that carry the continents and seafloor, meet at points called fault lines
When these plates rub over or against one another, huge amounts of pressure are generated
This creates shockwaves that send violent vibrations through Earth
The shock can split the planet’s crust and create devestating tsunamis
In April 2024, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook New York City and New Jersey, shocking residents at the time.
Days ago, California was hit with tsunami waves after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit off a Russia coast.
It was the sixth largest earthquake ever recorded.
In Hawaii, many locals left for higher ground, with around 200 people sheltering in Maui airport.
Oregon and Washington state were also under tsunami advisories after the quake.
After Tuesday’s 2.7 earthquake in the New York City Metropolitan Area, the Empire State Building jokingly tweeted: “I didn’t feel a thing[.]”
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