A magnitude 2.7 earthquake rattled parts of New York and New Jersey around 12:10 p.m. on Aug. 5, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
The quake was centered just over a mile southwest of Hillsdale, New Jersey, about 20 miles northwest of Manhattan.
This follows a magnitude 3.0 earthquake that struck New Jersey on Aug. 2, which was also felt across parts of New York.
Here's what we know so far.
'No immediate protective action is needed': New York City Emergency Management responds to earthquake
New York City Emergency Management are advising residents to prepare for aftershocks, which may come minutes, hours or days after the initial earthquake.
The agency is also asking residents who felt the earthquake to report it to the USGS and to check their homes for shifted items, falling debris or cracks.
What to know about Aug. 2 earthquake
The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed a 3.0 magnitude earthquake was centered in Hasbrouck Heights at 10:18 p.m. on Aug. 2, and was felt throughout much of the region, NorthJersey.com reported. The government agency registered the quake at a depth of 10 kilometers, or about 6.2 miles.
Emily Barnes reports on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network’s New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on X and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Get in touch at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Earthquake shakes parts of New York and New Jersey
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