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

A second earthquake shook New Jersey just days after a 3.0-magnitude quake originated in Hasbrouck Heights. The 2.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Hillsdale, which is roughly 12 miles from the epicenter of the initial quake felt on Sunday.

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