A second small earthquake has struck the New York City region within just a few days, causing concern among residents and experts. The latest tremor, measured at a 2.7 magnitude, was reported around noon near Hillsdale, New Jersey—about 10 miles northwest of the Bronx. Although mild, it was strong enough to be felt across New York City and parts of Connecticut.
Earlier, a 3.0 magnitude quake had hit Hasbrouck Heights on Saturday night, located just 9 miles south of Hillsdale. While both earthquakes occurred close to each other and within days, experts are unsure if the latest one is an aftershock or a separate incident. Jessica Turner, a geophysicist with the National Earthquake Information Center, noted that because of the distance between the two quakes, it’s difficult to say whether they are directly connected.
Earthquakes of this scale are common in other parts of the United States, but not in the New York area. However, this isn’t the first time the region has felt tremors in recent months. A larger 4.8 magnitude earthquake in Tewksbury, New Jersey, back in April 2024, was powerful enough to be felt all the way from Boston to Baltimore.
There have been no reports of damage or injuries from either of the recent tremors. Still, the unusual activity has caught the attention of residents and raised questions about the region’s preparedness for future seismic events.
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