Another Earthquake Shakes New York State

For the second time this year, an earthquake shook parts of New York State. An earthquake near the New York State and Canadian Border was recorded late on Sunday night.

2.0 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded In New York State

According to multiple reports, a 2.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded near Keeseville, New York, just before 8 pm on Sunday night. There were over 30reports of shaking being felt near Plattsburgh and Burlington, Vermont, from the quake. No major damage was reported from this earthquake.

2nd Earthquake In New York State In 2026

This earthquake was the second one of the year reported in New York State. The other was in late January with the epicenter near Toronto, but felt all the way south in Western New York.

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That earthquake was reported as a 4.1 magnitude earthquake.

How Often Do Earthquakes Happen in New York State?

On average, New York State will get around 18 earthquakes per year. The good news is that most are very minor and are not even felt by people. The largest earthquake to ever impact New York State happened back in 1944.

On September 4, 1944, an earthquake measuring 5.8 magnitude was reported. It was centered between Massena, New York, and Cornwall, Ontario, Canada. According to news reports from the day, the earthquake caused an estimated two million dollars in damage to the two cities.