New York earthquake: Tremors felt in parts of Westchester County

A 2.3-magnitude earthquake struck Sleepy Hollow, Westchester County, New York, on Tuesday morning.

Updated on: Mar 10, 2026, 20:49:39 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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An earthquake shook certain areas of Westchester County, New York, on Tuesday morning, CBS News reported.

A 2.3-magnitude earthquake occurred in Sleepy Hollow, NY, at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, with a depth of 4.5 miles. (REUTERS)

According to the United States Geological Survey, the 2.3-magnitude quake occurred in Sleepy Hollow, New York, at approximately 10:15 a.m. It was recorded at a depth of about 4.5 miles beneath the surface.

Sleepy Hollow is situated approximately 25 miles north fof New York City.

Sleepy Hollow is a well-known tourist destination in the Northeast, recognized for its eerie tales of the Headless Horseman from "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," a renowned short story released by Washington Irving in 1820.

Over 300 people informed the USGS that they experienced the tremor.

According to NYC Emergency Management, the earthquake might have been experienced in surrounding regions such as the Bronx.

No immediate damage has been reported in the region.

Since 1950, there have only been 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of at least 2.3 in this area, rendering such events quite uncommon.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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