A small earthquake shook the New York metropolitan area Saturday evening, registering a magnitude of 3.0 according to the U.S. Geological Survey ( USGS ).

The tremor struck in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, less than eight miles west of Manhattan's Central Park, at a depth of approximately 6.2 miles underground.

NYC Emergency Management quickly issued guidance on social media to residents following the seismic event, confirming that tremors were felt across parts of New York City. The agency reported no major impacts at the time while coordinating with partner agencies to monitor for any potential damage or aftershocks.

Why It Matters

While earthquakes are relatively uncommon in the Northeast, this event highlights the region's ongoing seismic activity in one of the nation's most d

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