Latest earthquakes near Connecticut, The United States today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Connecticut, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Connecticut? If an earthquake is happening right now near Connecticut, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Connecticut Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Connecticut. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Connecticut and elsewhere.
Apr 5, 2024 10:23AM
Unusually powerful M4.8 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near New York City in The United States.
Connecticut Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Connecticut, The United States in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Connecticut in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Connecticut during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 2 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Connecticut
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Connecticut occurred on Apr 5, 2024 10:23 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 68 miles (110 km) west-southwest of Stamford, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Connecticut in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Connecticut, The United States in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Connecticut.
Earthquakes by city in Connecticut
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Connecticut, The United States.
Use this regional Connecticut earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Norwalk, Danbury, East Norwalk, New Britain, West Hartford, Bristol, Meriden, Hamden, Fairfield, West Haven, Milford, Stratford, City of Milford (balance), East Hartford, Middletown, Enfield, Shelton, Norwich, Trumbull, West Torrington and Torrington.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Connecticut.
When was the last earthquake in Connecticut, The United States?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Connecticut on the morning of May 1, 2024 at 07:01 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 103km west-southwest of Stamford at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Connecticut, The United States in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Connecticut, The United States?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Connecticut on the morning of April 5, 2024 at 10:23 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 110km west-southwest of Stamford at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Connecticut since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Connecticut, The United States?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Connecticut. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
