2.3 Magnitude Quake Hits Near Sleepy Hollow

Tremor recorded west of New York town on Tuesday morning

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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A 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck about half a mile west of Sleepy Hollow, New York, on Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake hit at 10:18 a.m. ET.

Why it matters

While small in magnitude, any earthquake in the densely populated New York metropolitan area is noteworthy and can raise concerns about potential damage or disruption, even if the tremor is relatively minor.

The details

The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the 2.3 magnitude earthquake that struck near Sleepy Hollow, a town in Westchester County, New York, on the morning of March 10, 2026.

  • The earthquake occurred at 10:18 a.m. ET on March 10, 2026.

The players

U.S. Geological Survey

The U.S. Geological Survey is a scientific agency of the United States government that studies the landscape of the U.S., its natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten it.

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The takeaway

While small earthquakes are not uncommon in the Northeast, this tremor serves as a reminder of the region's seismic activity and the need for preparedness, even for relatively minor events.