M2.2 Earthquake 12 km N of Pultneyville, New York — October 22, 2025
2025-10-22 23:19:24 UTC (2025-10-22) · approx. 6:19 PM UTC-5 local
Felt by 25 people across nearby locations.
On October 22, 2025 at 23:19 UTC, a magnitude 2.2 shallow crustal earthquake struck 12 km N of Pultneyville, New York, at a depth of 7.8 km and coordinates 43.3885°, -77.1583°. This earthquake was detected by 26 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 84, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 2.2 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 30.1 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 20 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 25 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
-77.1583°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 2.2 earthquake near Pultneyville, New York?
The magnitude 2.2 earthquake that struck 12 km N of Pultneyville, New York on October 22, 2025 at 23:19 UTC had a depth of 7.8 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 43.3885°, -77.1583°, which is 12 km N of Pultneyville, New York.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 2.2 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000risb). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, October 22, 2025). M2.2 Earthquake 12 km N of Pultneyville, New York — October 22, 2025. Retrieved May 26, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000risb/