
An earthquake shook things up in the New York metro area Saturday night. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. A quake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.0 hit Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, at 10:18 p.m., according to the United States Geological Survey, or USGS. There have not been reports of injuries or structural damage, said Jonathan Tytell, a geophysicist at the USGS.
Main Idea: A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, and New York City Emergency Management said there were no major impacts reported.
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A small quake in the New York metro area can startle households, disrupt transit or work briefly, and force people to check for cracks, debris, or other hazards.
NYC Emergency Management said no major impacts were reported, so most residents and businesses likely faced little direct damage.
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