Latest earthquakes near Bridgeport, Connecticut today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bridgeport, Connecticut, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bridgeport? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bridgeport, it will show up within minutes.
Bridgeport Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Bridgeport, Connecticut in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bridgeport in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bridgeport occurred on Apr 5, 2024 10:23 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 88 miles (142 km) west-southwest of Bridgeport, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Bridgeport in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bridgeport, Connecticut 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 Bridgeport.
Nearest earthquakes from Bridgeport
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bridgeport, Connecticut. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bridgeport.
When was the last earthquake in Bridgeport, Connecticut?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bridgeport on the night of July 31, 2024 at 01:44 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 143km west-southwest of Bridgeport at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bridgeport, Connecticut in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bridgeport, Connecticut?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bridgeport on the morning of April 5, 2024 at 10:23 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 142km west-southwest of Bridgeport at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bridgeport since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bridgeport, Connecticut?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bridgeport. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
