Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake Strikes Near New Jersey; Tremors Jolt New York City

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Last Updated:August 03, 2025, 08:34 IST

An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 struck the Greater New York Area in New Jersey at 10:18 PM local time on August 2, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

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An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 struck the Greater New York Area in New Jersey at 10:18 PM local time on August 2, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The residents said that tremors were felt across parts of New York City and Manhattan. Meanwhile, no damage or injuries have been reported so far.

According to the US Geological Survey, the quake occurred at 10 km depth at 02:18:52 UTC (10:18 PM local time on August 2), with the epicentre located approximately 18 km north-northwest of New York City and 13 km northwest of Manhattan.

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August 03, 2025, 08:12 IST

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