Rare M3.1 Earthquake Rattles South Glens Falls, New York

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By Strange Sounds - Mar 11, 2020

Rare M3.1 Earthquake Rattles South Glens Falls, New York – Shakings and Loud Booms Reported Across New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Long Island, NY

A rare M3.1 earthquake hit right next to South Glens Falls and rattled residents across central New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Long Island, NY on March 11, 2020.

The shallow quake (8.2 miles depth) occurred at 6:43 a.m. and lasted four to five seconds.

Risks of earthquakes in New York City

Earthquakes are rare in New York State, with only 560 earthquakes since 1737 and five damaging earthquakes in 1737, 1929, 1944, 1983 and 2002.

But according to recent research, New York City is overdue for strong earthquake that could level thousands of buildings and at least injure thousands of residents.

Big Apple is indeed riddled with fault lines that could cause a significant earthquake. Its last experienced 5.0 quake was in 1884. Since they occur every 100 years, NYC is overdue for the next destructive earthquake.

More: https://strangesounds.org/2020/03/new-york-earthquake-south-glens-falls-earthquake-risk-new-york-city-video.html