India, March 10 -- An earthquake shook certain areas of Westchester County, New York, on Tuesday morning.

According to the United States Geological Survey, the 2.3-magnitude quake occurred in Sleepy Hollow, New York, at approximately 10:15 a.m. It was recorded at a depth of about 4.5 miles beneath the surface.

Sleepy Hollow is situated approximately 25 miles north of New York City.

Over 300 individuals informed the USGS that they experienced the tremor.

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