New York state records strongest earthquake in 40 years

NBC reports that the strongest earthquake in 40 years has been recorded in northwestern New York State. It is noted that the earthquake was also felt in the Niagara Falls area.

According to the USGS, the National Geological Survey, there was a 3.8 magnitude earthquake in Erie County yesterday, February 6. The epicentre was two kilometres east of the town of West Seneca and was detected at a depth of three kilometres.

Experts say there have been 24 magnitude 2.5 earthquakes near the town of Buffalo in the West Seneca region since 1983.