2.3-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Sleepy Hollow, New York

The tremors were felt as far south as the Bronx, though officials say there was no damage to infrastructure or the nearby Indian Point nuclear facility.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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A 2.3-magnitude earthquake struck the legendary Sleepy Hollow village in New York on Tuesday morning, with tremors felt as far south as the Bronx. The United States Geological Survey reported the quake occurred around 10:17 a.m. local time. Officials assured that the nearby Indian Point nuclear facility, which is in the process of being decommissioned, reported no operational impacts or damage.

Why it matters

While a relatively minor earthquake, the incident serves as a reminder of the seismic activity that can occur in the New York City metropolitan area, even if major quakes are rare. The proximity to the former Indian Point nuclear plant also raises concerns about the potential impacts of earthquakes on critical infrastructure, even as the facility is being decommissioned.

The details

The earthquake originated in Sleepy Hollow, a historic village located less than 30 miles from Manhattan. Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins stated that the county's Department of Emergency Services had not received any reports of damage or operational impacts as a result of the quake. Officials at the former Indian Point nuclear site also reported no issues and were conducting standard safety surveys.

  • The 2.3-magnitude earthquake occurred around 10:17 a.m. local time on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

The players

Ken Jenkins

The Westchester County Executive who reported no damage or operational impacts from the earthquake.

Indian Point

The former nuclear power plant located near Sleepy Hollow, which is in the process of being decommissioned and reported no issues after the earthquake.

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What they’re saying

“At 10:17 a.m. today, March 10, a 2.3‑magnitude earthquake with an epicenter in Sleepy Hollow was felt in parts of Westchester County. At this time, the county's Department of Emergency Services has not received any reports of operational impacts or damage to infrastructure. Officials at the former Indian Point site have also reported no impacts to operations and are conducting precautionary site surveys as part of their standard safety protocols.”

— Ken Jenkins, Westchester County Executive (PIX11)

What’s next

Officials will continue to monitor the situation and conduct further assessments to ensure there are no lingering impacts from the earthquake.

The takeaway

While a relatively minor earthquake, the incident in Sleepy Hollow serves as a reminder of the seismic activity that can occur in the New York City region and the importance of ensuring critical infrastructure like nuclear power plants can withstand such events, even as facilities like Indian Point are being decommissioned.