Latest earthquakes near Paterson, New Jersey today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Paterson, New Jersey, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Paterson? If an earthquake is happening right now near Paterson, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Paterson Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Paterson. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Paterson and elsewhere.
Apr 5, 2024 10:23AM
Unusually powerful M4.8 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near New York City in The United States.
Paterson Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Paterson, New Jersey in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Paterson in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Paterson 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 Paterson
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Paterson occurred on Apr 5, 2024 10:23 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 34 miles (55 km) west-southwest of Paterson, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Paterson in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Paterson, 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 Paterson.
Nearest earthquakes from Paterson
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Paterson, 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 Paterson.
When was the last earthquake in Paterson, New Jersey?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Paterson on the evening of May 4, 2024 at 23:55 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 53km west-southwest of Paterson at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Paterson, New Jersey in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Paterson, New Jersey?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Paterson on the morning of April 5, 2024 at 10:23 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 55km west-southwest of Paterson at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Paterson since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Paterson, New Jersey?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Paterson. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
