Rare Magnitude 2.3 Earthquake Rattles New York Suburbs

Tremors felt across Westchester County, no immediate damage reported.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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A magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck near the town of Sleepy Hollow, New York on Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Light shaking was reported throughout Westchester County, though no immediate damage was reported in the area known for its spooky lore.

Why it matters

Earthquakes of this magnitude are relatively rare in the New York City metropolitan area, with only about 20 such quakes recorded in the region since 1950. While not causing major damage, the tremors serve as a reminder of the region's seismic activity and the need for preparedness.

The details

The earthquake was reported at 10:17 a.m. Eastern, with an epicenter roughly half a mile from Sleepy Hollow. According to USGS data, the quake occurred 4.6 miles beneath the surface. Light shaking was felt across Westchester County, from Sleepy Hollow up into the Hudson Valley and down into Yonkers.

  • The earthquake was reported at 10:17 a.m. Eastern on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
  • There have only been 20 earthquakes of at least a 2.3 magnitude in this vicinity since 1950.

The players

U.S. Geological Survey

The federal agency that monitors and reports on seismic activity in the United States.

Sleepy Hollow

A popular tourist destination in New York's Hudson Valley, known for its spooky lore and the famous short story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving.

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The takeaway

While relatively minor, this earthquake serves as a reminder that the New York City metropolitan area is not immune to seismic activity, and residents should be prepared for the possibility of more significant tremors in the future.