Feel That? Small Earthquake Rattles Part of New York State
Earthquakes in New York? Yes, it does happen occasionally. If you have friends or relatives in Livingston County, then you might want to check to see if they felt the small tremor that occurred Thursday evening. The United State Geological Survey says the small 2.4 magnitude quake struck just north of the town of Tuscarora, NY, just east of Letchworth State Park. WBNG did not indicate whether or not there was any damage in the area.
But while the quake was small, it was also considered shallow (around 12,000 feet below the surface, according to WROC) The Daily News Online says that some residents described the tremor on social media as a loud boom , while others said their porch floor shook quickly and vigorously . Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty said over Twitter that his office received multiple calls from concerned residents.
Feel That? Small Earthquake Rattles Part of New York State
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Did you feel it? 3.8 magnitude earthquake hits Lake Tahoe Reno-Gazette-Journal 2 hrs ago Kristin Oh, Reno Gazette Journal © Screenshot from the United State Geological Survey website. A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit Lake Tahoe on the morning of April 25, 2021.
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit Lake Tahoe Sunday morning at approximately 8.33 a.m..
The quake struck approximately 4 miles southeast of Dollar Point, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Over 1,200 people reported feeling the earthquake on the USGA website.
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A USGA map shows that residents near Lake Tahoe experienced light shaking and no damage.
According to the National Weather Service, earthquakes are common in Nevada, but are usually at a 2.0 magnitude, which most people don t feel.