The United States Geological Survey confirmed that an earthquake shook the state of New York in the region of Wyoming County.
According to the agency, the magnitude 2.6 tremor struck about 3 miles southwest of Warsaw at 11:11 a.m. Tuesday. The earthquake occurred 3 miles below the surface.
Warsaw is located about 39 miles southwest of Rochester, about 120 miles west of Syracuse, and nearly 700 miles from New York City.
At least 58 residents reported feeling the quake.
A tremor of that magnitude can usually be felt, but would cause little or no damage, according to the Geological Survey.
However, earthquakes are not uncommon in New York State.
The largest earthquake in the state was detected on September 5, 1944, with an epicenter near Massena, St. Lawrence County. The magnitude 5.8 quake was felt from Canada to Maryland and Indiana to Maine, by then causing $2 million in damage in Massena and Cornwall, Canada.
Here you can see the full report from the United States Geological Survey.
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