Mocobizscene- Earlier this week, New Yorkers experienced the unsettling sensation of the ground shifting beneath them, a phenomenon typically associated with earthquakes in California. A minor earthquake measuring 1.7 on the Richter scale was detected near Queens on Tuesday, as confirmed by officials from the United States Geological Survey department.
Experiencing an earthquake can be quite frightening, but a seismic activity measuring 1.7 on the Richter scale is relatively mild. Earthquakes frequently occur in New York, although they are often too minor to be felt. This is not the first time that a discernible earthquake has been experienced in the area.
People in Western New York experienced a brief moment of shaking when a 4.0 earthquake struck Ohio last year.
In 2023, there was a significant increase in earthquake activity in New York. Prior to the 4.0 earthquake, another earthquake measuring 3.6 struck the state. The epicenter of this earthquake was located in Adams Center, Jefferson County, approximately 10 miles southwest of Watertown.
Just 9 days ago, another earthquake occurred in the same area. This earthquake was reported at around 1:30 am on April 14th, measuring a magnitude of 2.6. It was recorded just outside of Watertown.
New York experiences its fair share of earthquakes, as the state is situated on several fault lines. One such fault line, known as the Clarendon-Linden fault system, runs near Western and Central New York.
Back in 1944, the largest-ever earthquake to hit New York State occurred. It was a 5.9 magnitude earthquake that struck near the New York-Canadian border, causing significant damage in Massena.
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