A 2.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Hillsdale, New Jersey, on August 5, shaking parts of the Tri-State area. It follows a series of minor quakes in the region, including a 3.0 in Hasbrouck Heights over the weekend.

A relatively small, 2.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Hillsdale in northern New Jersey, according to the US Geological Survey.

While earthquakes are relatively uncommon in the Northeast, the events highlight the region's ongoing seismic activity.