The Westchester Brief | 03.17.26: The Earthquake on the Ramapo Fault

Send us Fan MailA 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck Sleepy Hollow on March 10th—one of only twenty quakes that size or larger in this area since 1950. Twelve hundred people reported feeling it. The epicenter sits on the Dobbs Ferry Fault, connected to the Ramapo system, and seven miles from the Indian Point nuclear plant. Plus: ConEd rate hikes are now in effect, New York's first inflation refund checks are coming, and Westchester County launches a new podcast.In This Episode:0:00 Cold Open: The ground shook in Sleepy Hollow0:40 USGS data and what residents felt1:45 The Ramapo Fault and Dobbs Ferry Fault explained2:45 Indian Point and seismic risk3:45 2024 Tewksbury comparison4:30 Quick Hits: ConEd rate hikes, inflation refund checks, Westchester Explained podcast6:30 Closing remarksSubscribe to The Westchester Brief at www.iliveherewestchester.com for daily local news that matters.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.