Latest earthquakes near Sheepshead Bay, New York today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sheepshead Bay, New York, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sheepshead Bay? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sheepshead Bay, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Sheepshead Bay Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sheepshead Bay. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sheepshead Bay and elsewhere.
Apr 5, 2024 10:23AM
Unusually powerful M4.8 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near New York City in The United States.
Sheepshead Bay Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Sheepshead Bay, New York in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sheepshead Bay in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sheepshead Bay 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 Sheepshead Bay
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sheepshead Bay occurred on Apr 5, 2024 10:23 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 43 miles (70 km) west of Sheepshead Bay, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Sheepshead Bay in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sheepshead Bay, 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 Sheepshead Bay.
Nearest earthquakes from Sheepshead Bay
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sheepshead Bay, 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 Sheepshead Bay.
When was the last earthquake in Sheepshead Bay, New York?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sheepshead Bay on the evening of May 4, 2024 at 23:55 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 67km west of Sheepshead Bay at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sheepshead Bay, New York in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sheepshead Bay, New York?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sheepshead Bay on the morning of April 5, 2024 at 10:23 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 70km west of Sheepshead Bay at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sheepshead Bay since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sheepshead Bay, New York?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sheepshead Bay. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
