Latest earthquakes near Allentown, Pennsylvania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Allentown, Pennsylvania, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Allentown? If an earthquake is happening right now near Allentown, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Allentown Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Allentown. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Allentown and elsewhere.
Apr 5, 2024 10:23AM
Unusually powerful M4.8 Earthquake struck on Friday Morning near New York City in The United States.
Allentown Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Allentown, Pennsylvania in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Allentown in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Allentown 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 Allentown
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Allentown occurred on Apr 5, 2024 10:23 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 39 miles (62 km) east of Allentown, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Allentown in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Allentown, Pennsylvania 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 Allentown.
Nearest earthquakes from Allentown
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Allentown, Pennsylvania. 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 Allentown.
When was the last earthquake in Allentown, Pennsylvania?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Allentown on the morning of May 1, 2024 at 07:01 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 70km east of Allentown at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Allentown, Pennsylvania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Allentown, Pennsylvania?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Allentown on the morning of April 5, 2024 at 10:23 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 62km east of Allentown at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Allentown since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Allentown, Pennsylvania?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Allentown. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
