New York City shaken by earthquake for second time in DAYS as 2.8 tremors hit New Jersey
The U.S. Geological Survey reported a 2.7 magnitude earthquake in Hillsdale, New Jersey, at 12:11 p.m.
On Aug. 2, a 3.0 magnitude earthquake was reported in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, shaking the New York City area.
"Okay I just felt an earthquake in nyc again," one user posted on X.
"ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE IN NY WHATS GOING ON," another tweeted.
New York City Emergency Management tweeted that tremors could have been felt in certain parts of the city, and that it was monitoring for impacts.
There were no immediate "major impacts reported," according to the agency.
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