Latest earthquakes near Elizabeth, New Jersey today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Elizabeth, New Jersey, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Elizabeth? If an earthquake is happening right now near Elizabeth, it will show up within minutes.
Elizabeth Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Elizabeth, New Jersey in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Elizabeth in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Elizabeth occurred on Apr 5, 2024 10:23 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 29 miles (46 km) west of Elizabeth, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Elizabeth in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth.
Nearest earthquakes from Elizabeth
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth.
When was the last earthquake in Elizabeth, New Jersey?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Elizabeth on the evening of November 20, 2024 at 19:33 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 175km north-east of Elizabeth at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Elizabeth, New Jersey in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Elizabeth, New Jersey?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Elizabeth on the morning of April 5, 2024 at 10:23 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 46km west of Elizabeth at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Elizabeth since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Elizabeth, New Jersey?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Elizabeth. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
