While winter storms may be on some peoples' minds as we enter the colder months, a minor earthquake struck the state recently. Another Minor Earthquake Hits Parts of New York StateThe United States Geological Survey reports that an earthquake struck near Dolgeville, New York late September 22. See Also: Could a Major Earthquake Ever Strike New York State? 44 of Biggest Earthquakes to Shake New York State New York is no stranger to earthquakes. According to the NESEC, the largest earthquake centered in New York state happened on September 5, 1944.