Latest earthquakes near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, The United States, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Philadelphia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Philadelphia, it will show up within minutes.
Philadelphia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 186 mi (300 km) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Philadelphia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Philadelphia occurred on Apr 5, 2024 10:23 local time (America/New_York timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 56 miles (90 km) north-northeast of Philadelphia, at a depth of 2 mi . Discover more strong earthquakes near Philadelphia in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia.
Nearest earthquakes from Philadelphia
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia.
When was the last earthquake in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Philadelphia on the evening of November 20, 2024 at 19:33 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 287km north-east of Philadelphia at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Philadelphia on the morning of April 5, 2024 at 10:23 local time (America/New_York). The center of this earthquake was located 90km north-northeast of Philadelphia at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Philadelphia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Philadelphia. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
