The Friday Intel | 03.14.26: What's Underneath Westchester — The Seismic Data Nobody Talks About

Send us Fan MailTuesday's magnitude 2.3 earthquake in Sleepy Hollow was small. But the seismic data underneath Westchester County tells a much bigger story — about a 185-mile fault system, a previously unknown seismic zone discovered less than a mile from Indian Point, and buildings that were never designed to handle what the geology says is coming.In This Episode:(0:00) Cold Open — Your house shook. Here's the question nobody's asking.(0:30) Intro — Why the data behind Tuesday's quake matters(1:30) The Data — Ramapo Fault, Dobbs Ferry Fault, and Columbia's 2008 discovery(3:30) The Surprise — New York's 70-year gap in seismic building codes(5:00) What This Means for You — Property risk, insurance, and Indian Point(6:00) CloseSources:USGS Earthquake Hazards Program — https://earthquake.usgs.govColumbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory — https://lamont.columbia.eduFEMA Unreinforced Masonry Guidelines — https://mitigation.eeri.orgNuclear Regulatory Commission — https://www.nrc.govLeave a review on Apple Podcasts or share this episode with a neighbor.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.