Key takeaways:
- Residents of the Buffalo area were shaken awake Monday morning by a 3.8-magnitude earthquake.
- The quake was centered east of Buffalo in the suburb of West Seneca and was felt as far north as Niagara Falls and south to Orchard Park.
- Seismologist Yaareb Altaweel said the quake was the region’s strongest in at least 40 years, and the U.S. Geological Survey is continuing to monitor the area for any further seismic activity.
Residents of the Buffalo area were shaken awake Monday morning by a 3.8-magnitude earthquake, the strongest recorded in the area in 40 years. The quake was centered east of Buffalo in the suburb of West Seneca and was felt as far north as Niagara Falls and south to Orchard Park.
According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake hit 1.24 miles east-northeast of West Seneca, New York, with a depth of 1.86 miles around 6:15 a.m. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said no damage reports have been received so far in West Seneca.
Seismologist Yaareb Altaweel said the quake was the region’s strongest in at least 40 years. He added that the shaking lasted a few seconds and sent residents into a panic.
The U.S. Geological Survey is continuing to monitor the area for any further seismic activity. Residents are urged to take precautions and be aware of their surroundings in case of any aftershocks.
The Buffalo area is not known for seismic activity, so Monday’s earthquake was a surprise to many. While no major damage has been reported, the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of being prepared for natural disasters.
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