India, Aug. 5 -- A magnitude 2.7 earthquake shook areas of New York and New Jersey around noon on August 5, as per the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter of the earthquake was registered 2 kilometers southwest of Hillsdale in Bergen County.

"So far, we've received approximately 290 felt reports this morning on this earthquake. This is a smaller earthquake than the one that occurred over the weekend," the USGS stated in a statement.

According to Leonia police, the earthquake was felt in Leonia and the other settlements. However, no damage was reported so far.

"Tremors may have been felt in parts of New York City," stated Kaz Daughtry, the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety in New York City, adding that there is no need for quick protecti...