5 recent earthquakes that shook New York City, according to USGS

NEW YORK (PIX11) -- While New York City is a low-risk area for earthquakes, a few have hit the five boroughs in the last 20 years.

On Tuesday, a magnitude 1.7 earthquake struck Astoria, Queens, according to the United States Geological Survey. Residents in Roosevelt Island reported the sound of explosions around 6 a.m.

Here are five more earthquakes that have hit New York City in recent years:

Long Island City, Queens

A magnitude 0.9 earthquake hit Long Island City, Queens, on June 25, 2019, at a depth of 2 kilometers (1.2 miles), according to the United States Geological Survey.

Long Island City, Queens

On Dec. 12, 2004, a magnitude 0.6 earthquake shook Long Island City, Queens, at a depth of 5.6 kilometers (3.4 miles), according to the USGS. Then a few days later, a magnitude 0.7 earthquake hit Long Island City, Queens on Dec. 15, 2004.

Gramercy Park, Manhattan

A magnitude 0.8 earthquake rocked Gramercy Park, Manhattan at a depth of 4.7 kilometers (2.9 miles) on Dec. 12, 2004, according to the USGS.

Manhattan

Some New Yorkers may recall the 2.6-magnitude earthquake that hit on Oct. 27, 2001. At a depth of 5.3 kilometers (3.2 miles), it was one of the more powerful earthquakes to strike New York City.

East Harlem, Manhattan

A magnitude 2.4 earthquake shook East Harlem, Manhattan on Jan. 17, 2001, at a depth of 0.3 kilometers (0.18 miles), according to USGS.