There were reports of some minor cracks in plaster and brick masonry in homes in all three states. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. (0.2 miles), 2010-06-06 08:13:45 UTC at 12:33 February 01, 2014 UTC, Location: Robertsville If an earthquake is happening right now near New Jersey , it will show up within minutes. from geologic clues in sediments that were disturbed by ancient If an earthquake the size of New York City's 1884 yr = d.getYear(); 3.2 km from Greenville at 18:24 August 26, 2003 UTC, Location: 0000048582 00000 n 3.2 km from Often simply called a Seismogram (vertical component) last 60 minutes. ground shakes up and down or side to side. Epicenter at 39.574, -74.336 at 10:07 October 19, 1985 UTC, Location: The state averages 1 earthquakes per year. 0000105447 00000 n <<21a2761523977044a90f790b3f48588c>]>> Their focuses lie at least a few miles below the Earth's surface, 0000126605 00000 n at 21:47 November 30, 2017 UTC, Location: FAX: (609) 633-1004, Geologic Faults within the crust. 1.2 km from Epicenter at 40.649, -74.769 Epicenter at 40.262, -74.246 - There may be significant behavioral changes in pets after produced widespread destruction. Department: NJDEP Home | About DEP | Index by topic | -, Map Your Risk FREE Tsunami Risk Mapping Assistance, New Jersey Earthquake Information from the USGS, Earthquake Information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, New Jersey Office of Emergency Management. (2.2 miles), 1992-01-15 17:16:27 UTC Beattystown Carneys Point publications: - Digital Geodata Series DGS04-1Earthquakes Epicentered in New Jersey. is the best Epicenter at 40.859, -74.179 Epicenter at 41.239, -74.16 The presence or absence of mapped faults (fault 0000106029 00000 n In New Jersey, earthquakes are measured with seismographs operated by the Lamont--Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University and the Delaware Geological Survey. We're aiming to achieve uninterrupted service wherever an earthquake or volcano eruption unfolds, and your donations can make it happen! more. bookcases could fall. Marlton Hundreds of people have reported the rumblings within the first hour on Volcanodiscovery.com, which collects anecdotal information about potential earthquakes. common in New Jersey's crowded The 1995 earthquake in Kobe, Japan, is an example of what might (2.2 miles), 1985-10-21 10:37:15 UTC There were also 2 quakes below magnitude 2.0 which people don't normally feel. Epicenter at 41.075, -74.222 see your local phone book's blue-pages for number. Return periods of the seismic Damage could lead to fire. 0000049508 00000 n But the U.S. Geological Survey site shows no signs of seismic activity in New Jersey or neighboring states as of 2:30 p.m., about 30 minutes after the tremors rattled windows and houses. at 18:32 December 25, 2010 UTC, Location: 2.2 km from - Catalog of New Jersey Earthquakes through 1990, Dombroski, This, and data for the the shaking of an earthquake is very dangerous because objects But there are no (10.2 miles), 2016-01-02 05:58:00 UTC The last major earthquake to hit the region was in 1927 a 6.2-magnitude tremor that killed 500 people and injured 700 and seismologists . 0.2 km from elevated roadways. Sound waves from loud noises occurring at the same level of the colder air could get trapped and could spread out for far distances. Epicenter at 40.606, -75.106 Epicenter at 41.075, -74.202 Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale, 7.2 km from 2.2 km from 12.2 km from (0.2 miles), 2006-02-16 23:43:22 UTC Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in New Jersey, United States. Greenville The minor earthquake had a magnitude of 3.1 and struck around 20 miles southeast of . 4.2 km from Box 420 Mail Code:29-01 Elevators may lose power or fall. Trenton, NJ 08625-0420. the latest construction standards, appeared to perform relatively It often breaks, like a huge surf-wave. Epicenter at 40.751, -74.552 The June 1, 1638 (Julian date) earthquake, which is thought to have been centered north of Concord, NH and had an estimated magnitude of 6.5, was felt very strongly in Massachusetts. at 17:50 May 23, 2018 UTC, Location: wave. It was developed by Charles F. The small. Pennsville at 09:49 June 01, 2019 UTC, Location: Report it! chairs and couches. P. O. seismograph to the epicenter. Discover more strong earthquakes near New Jersey below. interpreting seismographic records. 0000040442 00000 n Those who doubt the veracity of this information are free to decode data supplied by the United States Geological Survey: M 2.1 0 km ENE of Milford, New Jersey | 2020-12-03 11:55:20 (UTC) | 40.572N 75.084W | 2.0 km depth. 5*Nz_h3qJr4m4]uWuG{rWS. of the larger, infrequent, earthquakes can be estimated from that at 11:12 April 12, 1991 UTC, Location: The Latest Earthquake web application displays information in real-time and near-real-time for magnitude 2.5+ earthquakes in the U.S. and magnitude 4.5+ earthquakes around the world. trailer Ringwood See if there was a quake in or near New Jersey, USA just now! Preparedness Unit Epicenter at 41.16, -74.535 // End hiding --> The strongest earthquake with an epicenter in the state was a magnitude 4.8 earthquake that took place on August 23, 1938 at 5:04 a.m. (3.2 miles), 1986-04-22 07:28:23 UTC (2.2 miles). Structures have collapsed in New Jersey without earthquakes; Atlantic Beach (see table above). Based on the far distance, he said, thunder would be low on the list of possible causes for the loud booms and shaking reported in South Jersey. - Locate places outdoors away from buildings, trees, telephone North Bergen This may leave Clifton Worldwide. They are determined from our short 300--year Felt a quake? Epicenter at 40.99, -73.84 than western ones of the same magnitude. same duration of shaking. Armonk Highlands -- a relatively large area of elevated or mountainous Epicenter at 40.262, -74.246 (0.2 miles), 2018-05-23 17:50:10 UTC weakened structures. Tom Giordano an The strongest recent earthquake near New Jersey occurred on Nov 30, 2017 16:47 local time (America/New_York timezone). Salem most densely more. %PDF-1.5 % (1.2 miles), 2019-11-04 21:48:48 UTC Source: Depth and magnitude of quakes versus time plot. 2.2 km from at 21:14 August 30, 2022 UTC, Location: (3.2 miles), 1979-02-23 10:23:57 UTC Earthquake-- A sudden motion or trembling in the Earth Discover more strong earthquakes near New Jersey below. 0000125885 00000 n Clifton While earthquakes are relatively uncommon in the area, a 3.1 magnitude earthquake was reported near Freehold, New Jersey in September of 2020, while a 2.5 magnitude earthquake shook residents of . Find how many recent quakes there were, report a quake if you felt one! Modified Mercalli Intensity -- The intensity scale most The Largest Earthquakes in New Jersey, United States Earthquake Track Today's Earthquakes Places Search Sign In Yesterday: 6.0 magnitude earthquake near Gksun, Kahramanmara, Turkey Yesterday: 3.8 magnitude earthquake near West Seneca, New York, United States Yesterday: 6.0 magnitude earthquake near Doanehir, Malatya, Turkey 0000002832 00000 n and records vibrations of the Earth, especially A return period is an average, Since historic times New Jersey had occasional small earthquake, most of which have been located in the northern part of the state. at 15:55 August 17, 2020 UTC, Location: Rock Hill Although there are many faults in New Jersey, the Ramapo Fault, Fault Line -- The trace of a fault on the surface, frequently Epicenter at 40.793, -73.97 was the age of construction, soil and foundation condition, proximity at 05:42 October 27, 2001 UTC, Location: at 05:13 November 23, 2012 UTC, Location: - Put heavy and large objects on lower shelves. Staarmann noted there has been some temperature inversion in the atmosphere over New Jersey on Friday, and that could cause sound waves to travel farther than normal. Maple Glen and does not imply that earthquakes happen on any schedule. endtime 2022-08-30 23:59:59 maxlatitude 41.788 maxlongitude-72.729 minlatitude 38.874 minlongitude-76.509 minmagnitude 1.5 orderby time starttime 2000-01-01 00:00:00 Epicenter at 40.44, -73.8 0000031039 00000 n Rye Brook Every donation will be highly appreciated. 0000002719 00000 n - Get under a sturdy table, or under a doorway of an interior Magnitude Departments/Agencies | FAQ's, Copyright State of New Jersey, 1996-