A magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck in San Bernardino County on Tuesday afternoon, causing shaking felt throughout Southern California. It happened at around 4:55 p.m. nearly four miles from Rialto, according to the United States Geological Survey. Heavy shaking was felt in the immediate area, in cities like Fontana and Rancho Cucamonga.

A minor, 2.7-magnitude earthquake struck in New Jersey on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor happened at 12:11 p.m. Eastern about 1 mile southwest of Hillsdale, N.J., data from the agency shows. The quake followed a slightly larger quake in the same area Saturday night.

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

A second minor earthquake has rattled the New York metropolitan area within several days. The 2.7 magnitude quake struck Tuesday afternoon near Hillsdale, New Jersey, northwest of the Bronx.

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