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M4.0 earthquake 7 km NE of Worcester, New York

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 7 km NE of Worcester, New York on Mon, Jun 17, 1991, 4:53 AM EDT (08:53 UTC), 5 km (3 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
4.0 (mb), light
Local time
UTC
1991-06-17 08:53:16 UTC
Depth
5.0 km (3.1 mi), shallow
Epicenter
42.630° N, 74.678° W
Region
New York
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event usp0004t2k. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 8:54 PM UTC.