Earthquake in New Jersey, USA, tsunami alert issued, magnitude 3.0

Earthquake in New York: A mild earthquake struck the New York metropolitan area on Saturday night. The US Geological Survey said the earthquake had a magnitude of 3.0. In New Jersey, tremors were also felt in surrounding areas including New York. Earthquake of 8.8 magnitude felt in Kamchatka and tsunami warning issued

Tsunami alert issued in Kamchatka

A 3.0 magnitude earthquake was felt in New Jersey, tremors were also felt in surrounding areas including New York. Earthquake of 8.8 magnitude in Kamchatka, Russia and tsunami warning issued.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.0 on the Richter Scale hit Greater New York Area, NJ on 2nd August at 22:18:52.4 local time: European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) pic.twitter.com/SUnrKoutPN

— ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2025

Also Read: Roads submerged after Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms lash Delhi-NCR Late Saturday night, a 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck Hasbrouck Heights area of New Jersey. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the depth of the earthquake was about 10 kilometers. The tremor was felt in many areas of New York City, Westchester and Rockland. Videos of the tremors during the earthquake went viral on social media.

Anyone in New York City just felt an earthquake…?

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— Jasbir Karhana (@iJasbirKarhana) August 3, 2025

Although there is no news of any damage or injuries from the earthquake, it scared people for a while. Just a few days before this, an earthquake of 5.8 magnitude hit Mexico, while an earthquake of 4.8 magnitude was felt in New Jersey in 2024, which was more powerful than this earthquake. (Watch Video New Jersey Earthquake)

Kamchatka Tsunami Warning: Tsunami warning issued in Russia

A massive earthquake of 8.8 magnitude hit Kamchatka, Russia, a tsunami warning has been issued. Earthquake of 8.8 magnitude struck Russia's Kamchatka coast three days ago, causing damage in many areas. After this earthquake, tsunami warning has been issued in French Polynesia, Chile and many parts of America. An active volcano also erupted in Kamchatka, which has made the situation even more serious.

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Tsunami waves also reached Marquesas Islands

While the first waves of tsunami reached Nuku Hiva, the largest island of the Marquesas Islands, on Wednesday. 5 to 10 more waves are expected there in the next few hours. This earthquake is believed to be the most powerful in the Kamchatka region since 1952.