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New Jersey was rattled by its second earthquake in less than a week on Tuesday.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a magnitude 2.7 tremor near Hillsdale at around 12:12pm ET.
The seismic activity came just days after a stronger magnitude 3.0 quake struck in Hillsdale on Saturday evening, about 11 miles away.
Shaking from Tuesday's quake was felt beyond New Jersey, with reports of movement coming from parts of New York City and Upstate New York, according to USGS data.
USGS received more than 400 reports of light to weak shaking in a matter of minutes.
Residents reported shaking throughout northern New Jersey, including Hudson Valley, Park Ridge and Ridgewood.
Officials said a quake of this magnitude is unlikely to cause any significant impact.
However, guidance from the USGS suggests people should be prepared for possible aftershocks. 'These may follow minutes, hours, or even days after the initial quake, the agency said.
This is a developing story.. More updates to come.
The shaking extended beyond New Jersey, with reports of movement coming in from parts of New York City (pictured) and even as far as Westchester and Rockland counties
The US Geological Survey (USGS) recorded a magnitude 2.7 tremor near Hillsdale at around 12:12pm ET. The seismic activity came just days after a stronger magnitude 3.0 quake struck in Hillsdale on Saturday evening, about 11 miles away
Residents in Rye, New York, about 30 miles northeast of Manhattan, quickly took to X to report feeling the quake.
People in Rockland and Irvington, both along the Hudson River, also said they felt the tremors.
Over in New Jersey, locals are feeling 'a tad bit unsettled' after experiencing a second earthquake in just four days.
'Earthquake again, the whole house shook in Bergen County,' one local shared on X.
Another posted: 'Two earthquakes in just a few days here in Bergen County. Saturday night brought a 3.0 magnitude quake. Today, another struck at 2.7 near Hillsdale. Just a tad bit unsettling.'
