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3.0 Magnitude Quake Shakes New Jersey, No Damage Reported

8/3/2025

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A 3.0 magnitude earthquake rattled Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, on June 5, 2024, sending tremors through the New York City area. Fortunately, the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed no injuries or damage. Though earthquakes are uncommon in the East, a stronger 4.8 magnitude quake had already shaken the region just two months prior.

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A 3.0 magnitude earthquake rattled Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, on June 5, 2024, sending tremors through the New York City area. Fortunately, the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed no injuries or damage. Though earthquakes are uncommon in the East, a stronger 4.8 magnitude quake had already shaken the region just two months prior.