Latest earthquakes near Massachusetts, The United States today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Massachusetts, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Massachusetts? If an earthquake is happening right now near Massachusetts, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Massachusetts Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Massachusetts. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Massachusetts and elsewhere.
Apr 5, 2024 10:23AM
Unusually powerful M4.8 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near New York City in The United States.
Massachusetts Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Massachusetts, The United States in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Massachusetts in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Massachusetts 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 | 1 | 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 Massachusetts
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Massachusetts occurred on Apr 5, 2024 10:23 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 149 miles (239 km) south-west of Springfield, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Massachusetts in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts.
Earthquakes by city in Massachusetts
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Massachusetts, The United States.
Use this regional Massachusetts earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Brockton, Fall River, Quincy, Lynn, Newton, Somerville, Lawrence, Framingham, Framingham Center, Waltham, Haverhill, Malden, Brookline, Medford, Taunton, Chicopee, North Chicopee, Weymouth, Revere, Peabody and Methuen.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Massachusetts.
When was the last earthquake in Massachusetts, The United States?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Massachusetts on the evening of May 4, 2024 at 23:55 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 238km southwest of Springfield at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Massachusetts, The United States in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Massachusetts, The United States?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Massachusetts on the morning of April 5, 2024 at 10:23 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 239km southwest of Springfield at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Massachusetts since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Massachusetts, The United States?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Massachusetts. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
