Earthquakes in New York

New York sits deep within the stable interior of the North American plate, far from any boundary — but it isn't earthquake-free. Ancient faults in the hard bedrock still slip on occasion, and because the cold northeastern crust carries seismic energy so efficiently, even a modest quake can be felt across a surprisingly wide area.

This page tracks live USGS seismic activity across New York — 6 cities including New York, Buffalo, Rochester. The map and list above update continuously; open any city for a closer view with its own recent-quake and felt-radius detail.