Earthquake New York today: latest quakes, map and the past year
No earthquake in the last 24 hours; the last was M2.0 7 km NE of Potsdam, New York, 18 d ago. 2 in the last 30 days, 0 of magnitude 4+ in the past year, strongest M2.8.
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New York earthquake map
Recent earthquakes in New York
| Mag. | Where | When (ET) | Depth | Felt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 7 km NE of Potsdam, New York | Sep 28, 2:55 PM 18 d ago | 5 km | 3 reports |
| 1.4 | 16 km NNE of Newcomb, New York | Sep 16, 11:50 PM 30 d ago | 7 km | – |
Largest earthquakes this year
| Mag. | Where | When (ET) | Depth | Felt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 28 km WSW of Henderson, New York | Mar 21, 9:08 AM 209 d ago | 6 km | 10 reports |
| 2.5 | 6 km SE of Lowville, New York | Apr 25, 9:59 PM 174 d ago | 2 km | 4 reports |
| 2.3 | 4 km N of Honeoye, New York | May 13, 8:27 PM 156 d ago | 6 km | 46 reports |
| 2.2 | 1 km E of Elmsford, New York | Mar 10, 10:17 AM 220 d ago | 10 km | 1,474 reports |
| 2.2 | 12 km N of Pultneyville, New York | Oct 22, 7:19 PM 359 d ago | 8 km | 25 reports |
| 2.1 | 11 km NE of Lyons Falls, New York | Jan 27, 4:39 AM 262 d ago | 3 km | – |
| 2.0 | 3 km WNW of Keeseville, New York | Feb 15, 7:50 PM 243 d ago | 7 km | 115 reports |
| 2.0 | 12 km E of Speculator, New York | Dec 27, 10:52 AM 293 d ago | 8 km | 1 report |
| 2.0 | 7 km NE of Potsdam, New York | Sep 28, 2:55 PM 18 d ago | 5 km | 3 reports |
| 1.9 | 6 km WNW of Morrisonville, New York | Dec 26, 8:00 PM 294 d ago | 5 km | 1 report |
What to do when the ground shakes
Drop, cover and hold on. Get down on your hands and knees, cover your head and neck under a sturdy table or against an inside wall, and hold on until the shaking stops. Do not run outside during shaking; most injuries come from falling objects and glass. In bed, stay there and cover your head with a pillow. Driving, pull over away from bridges, overpasses and power lines and stay in the car.
After the shaking: expect aftershocks – most large earthquakes are followed by smaller ones for days or weeks, and a few by a larger one. Check for gas leaks and damage before going back inside. Near the coast, a long or strong earthquake is itself a natural tsunami warning: move to high ground at once without waiting for an official message.
New York earthquake questions
Was there an earthquake in New York today?
No earthquake in the last 24 hours. The last one was M2.0 7 km NE of Potsdam, New York, 18 d ago.
How many earthquakes does New York have?
2 in the last 30 days and 2 of magnitude 2.5 or more in the last 12 months, 0 of them magnitude 4 or more.
What was the biggest earthquake in New York this year?
M2.8 28 km WSW of Henderson, New York on 21 Mar 2026, 13:08 UTC, felt by 10 people who reported it.
Other places
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) earthquake catalog, real-time feeds and FDSN event service; magnitudes and locations are revised by seismologists for hours after an event. Times are Eastern (ET) unless marked UTC. Not an alert service: for warnings follow local authorities and tsunami centers.