Latest earthquakes near New York City, New York today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near New York City, New York, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in New York City? If an earthquake is happening right now near New York City (also known as New York), it will show up within minutes.
New York City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of New York City, New York in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of New York City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near New York 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 New York City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near New York City occurred on Apr 5, 2024 10:23 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 40 miles (64 km) west of New York City, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near New York City in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near New York City, New York 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 New York City.
Nearest earthquakes from New York City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to New York City, New York. 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 New York City.
When was the last earthquake in New York City, New York?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near New York City on the evening of November 20, 2024 at 19:33 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 158km north-east of New York City at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near New York City, New York in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near New York City, New York?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near New York City on the morning of April 5, 2024 at 10:23 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 64km west of New York City at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near New York City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near New York City, New York?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from New York City. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
