Latest earthquakes near Edison, New Jersey today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Edison, New Jersey, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Edison? If an earthquake is happening right now near Edison, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Edison Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Edison. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Edison and elsewhere.
Apr 5, 2024 10:23AM
Unusually powerful M4.8 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near New York City in The United States.
Edison Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Edison, New Jersey in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Edison in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Edison 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 Edison
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Edison occurred on Apr 5, 2024 10:23 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 22 miles (35 km) west-northwest of Edison, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Edison in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Edison, New Jersey 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 Edison.
Nearest earthquakes from Edison
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Edison, New Jersey. 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 Edison.
When was the last earthquake in Edison, New Jersey?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Edison on the evening of May 4, 2024 at 23:55 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 32km northwest of Edison at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Edison, New Jersey in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Edison, New Jersey?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Edison on the morning of April 5, 2024 at 10:23 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 35km west-northwest of Edison at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Edison since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Edison, New Jersey?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Edison. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
