The earthquake hit in the New Jersey suburb of Hasbrouck Heights at about 10:18 p.m. Eastern time at a depth of about 6.2 miles (10 kilometers). It was felt fairly widely in northern parts of the state, southern New York and even in southern Connecticut.

New York City and the broader East Coast were shaken by a 3.0-magnitude earthquake late on August 2, reminding locals of a significantly larger quake that startled the region in April 2024. The earthquake,

The 3.0 magnitude quake hit Hasbrouck Heights in New Jersey, just under 8 miles from Central Park, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. People as far away as Rochester—and even near the Canadian border— reported feeling the tremors. New York is no stranger to earthquakes. There have been 44 to hit the state with a magnitude of 3.0 or higher.