Earthquake hits Buffalo, NY, shaking felt in Niagara Falls, St. Catharines

At about 6:15 am on Monday, a small earthquake was strongly felt by many in the Buffalo, New York area. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGC) reported it as a 3.8 magnitude earthquake, centred 2 km east northeast of West Seneca.

“It is unknow yet if there is any damage from the earthquake,” the U.S. National Weather Service stated.

Initial reports showed the quake had been felt as far north as Niagara Falls and St. Catharines.

According to Earthquakes Canada, who rated it as a 4.2 magnitude earthquake, it was “lightly felt in southern Ontario.”

“There are no reports of damage, and none would be expected,” Earthquakes Canada said.