Latest earthquakes near Staten Island, New York today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Staten Island, New York, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Staten Island? If an earthquake is happening right now near Staten Island, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Staten Island Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Staten Island. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Staten Island and elsewhere.
Apr 5, 2024 10:23AM
Unusually powerful M4.8 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near New York City in The United States.
Staten Island Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Staten Island, New York in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Staten Island in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Staten Island 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 Staten Island
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Staten Island occurred on Apr 5, 2024 10:23 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 34 miles (54 km) west-northwest of Staten Island, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Staten Island in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Staten Island, 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 Staten Island.
Nearest earthquakes from Staten Island
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Staten Island, 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 Staten Island.
When was the last earthquake in Staten Island, New York?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Staten Island on the evening of May 4, 2024 at 23:55 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 51km west-northwest of Staten Island at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Staten Island, New York in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Staten Island, New York?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Staten Island on the morning of April 5, 2024 at 10:23 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 54km west-northwest of Staten Island at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Staten Island since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Staten Island, New York?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Staten Island. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
