Second earthquake rattles New York City in four days as tremor recorded in New Jersey
New York hit with second earthquake in a week
- A second earthquake, measuring magnitude 2.7, struck the New York and New Jersey area on Tuesday afternoon.
- The tremor's epicentre was located over seven miles below ground in Hillsdale, New Jersey, prompting warnings in New York City.
- This latest quake follows a magnitude 3.0 tremor that occurred four days prior, on Saturday night, with its epicentre in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey.
- Tremors from the earlier quake were reported across all five boroughs of New York City, as well as New Jersey.
- The United States Geological Survey (USGS) advises residents to be prepared for potential aftershocks and to check for hazards if shaking is felt.