Strongest earthquake in the period: ranking of metro areas in New York
Order: highest value first. Lower is better.
Strongest earthquake in the period: ranking of metro areas in New York: New York ranks first (4.8 magnitude) and New York last (4.8 magnitude). The median across 1 the state's metro areas is 4.8 magnitude. Observation period: 2006-2025. Source: USGS, ComCat earthquake catalog.
Largest earthquake magnitude within 100 km of the center during the observation period.
Data quality: observed tremors over 20 years only; no events means no value, not zero.
| # | Metro area | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 4.8 magnitude | 2006-2025 |
Only places with a value for the indicator are ranked; a gap is not a zero. A ranking on one indicator is not an assessment of a place to live.