Latest earthquakes near Jersey City, New Jersey today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jersey City, New Jersey, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jersey City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jersey City, it will show up within minutes.
Jersey City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Jersey City, New Jersey in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jersey City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Jersey City 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 Jersey City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jersey City occurred on Apr 5, 2024 10:23 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 36 miles (58 km) west of Jersey City, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Jersey City in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Jersey City, 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 Jersey City.
Nearest earthquakes from Jersey City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jersey City, 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 Jersey City.
When was the last earthquake in Jersey City, New Jersey?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Jersey City on the evening of November 20, 2024 at 19:33 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 163km east-northeast of Jersey City at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jersey City, New Jersey in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jersey City, New Jersey?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Jersey City on the morning of April 5, 2024 at 10:23 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 58km west of Jersey City at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jersey City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jersey City, New Jersey?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jersey City. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
