New York City Suburbs Rattled By Rare Magnitude 2.3 Earthquake

Shaking was reported Tuesday morning in Westchester County as a result of a magnitude 2.3 earthquake.

The quake occurred at 10:17 a.m. local time, approximately half a mile away from Sleepy Hollow, New York. (RELATED: East Coast Becomes Target Of 1,000-Mile Severe Weather Threat After Life-Threatening Tornado Risk In Heartland)

According to data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake happened 4.6 miles underground.

Throughout Westchester County, light shaking was experienced, ranging from the areas of Sleepy Hollow northward to Hudson Valley and southward in Yonkers.

A small 2.3 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 10:17 AM near Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown in Westchester County, about 20 miles north of New York City.

Earthquakes of this size are typically minor and rarely cause damage, but some people in nearby areas like the Bronx may have… https://t.co/0yIbvzXNqr

— NYC Emergency Management (@nycemergencymgt) March 10, 2026

When it comes to Sleepy Hollow in particular, it’s a high-profile destination for tourists due to the spookiness of the Headless Horseman from “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” a culturally iconic 1820 short story that was written by Washington Irving.

At the time of publication, there has been no damage reported in the region. (RELATED: Four Great White Sharks Ping Off Florida As Spring Break Begins)

“At 10:17 a.m. today, March 10, a 2.3‑magnitude earthquake with an epicenter in Sleepy Hollow was felt in parts of Westchester County. At this time, the county’s Department of Emergency Services has not received any reports of operational impacts or damage to infrastructure,” said Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins. “Officials at the former Indian Point site have also reported no impacts to operations and are conducting precautionary site surveys as part of their standard safety protocols.”

Since 1950, there’s been just 20 earthquakes (magnitude 2.3 or higher) in this area, which makes the quake a rarity.