Seismologists report that two small earthquakes recently struck near Adams Center, New York, just over a week after another tremor near Dolgeville on September 22.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the new earthquakes registered 1.5 and 1.6 on the Richter Scale, both occurring at a depth of slightly over three miles. The previous tremor near Dolgeville measured 1.8.
While New York is no stranger to earthquakes, most are minor. Historically, the state has experienced 44 quakes of magnitude 3.0 or higher.
The largest earthquake recorded in New York occurred on September 5, 1944, with a magnitude of 5.9 near the New York-Canada border. It caused significant damage in Massena, NY, and Cornwall, Ontario, destroying chimneys, windows, foundations, and a high school gymnasium.
New York City has also experienced notable quakes in the past. On December 18, 1737, a 5.2 magnitude quake struck the Greater New York City area, though details about the epicenter and damage are limited. Another 5.2 quake hit Brooklyn on August 10, 1884, cracking houses, knocking items off shelves, and shaking towns across New York and New Jersey.
Despite these historical events, the recent quakes near Adams Center and Dolgeville remain minor and pose no significant threat.
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