New York earthquakes

M2.9 earthquake 2 km NNW of Peekskill, New York

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck 2 km NNW of Peekskill, New York on Thu, Jan 17, 1980, 5:13 AM EST (10:13 UTC), 3 km (2 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
2.9, micro
Local time
UTC
1980-01-17 10:13:16 UTC
Depth
3.0 km (1.9 mi), shallow
Epicenter
41.309° N, 73.928° W
Region
New York
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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No one has reported feeling this quake to the USGS.

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Stations used
10

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Sources

From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event usp000151t. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 12:12 PM UTC.