Earthquake Risk in Newark, NJ
Newark is a city of approximately 311,000 residents in New Jersey. Use the search tool below to get a detailed earthquake risk report for any address in the Newark area, or browse the earthquake activity data below to understand the seismic context of this region.
There are 16 notable earthquakes recorded within 200 km of Newark. The largest was a magnitude 4.8 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake on April 5, 2024. The nearest was 17 km away.
Notable Earthquakes Near Newark
Significant earthquakes recorded within 200 km.
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake | 50 km | 2.6 km | Apr 5, 2024 |
| M3.7 | 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey | 49 km | 4.1 km | Apr 5, 2024 |
| M3.1 | 3 km WSW of Marlboro, New Jersey | 49 km | 5.6 km | Sep 9, 2020 |
| M3.0 | 0 km W of Little Ferry, New Jersey | 17 km | 10.0 km | Aug 3, 2025 |
| M3.0 | 1 km ESE of Victory Gardens, New Jersey | 33 km | 0.1 km | Feb 3, 2009 |
| M2.9 | 7 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey | 49 km | 5.0 km | Apr 27, 2024 |
| M2.9 | 6 km E of Califon, New Jersey | 49 km | 7.1 km | May 24, 2024 |
| M2.8 | 1 km N of Hillsdale, New Jersey | 33 km | 12.4 km | Aug 5, 2025 |
| M2.8 | New York | 191 km | 13.8 km | Sep 27, 2015 |
| M2.8 | 3 km ESE of Pennsville, New Jersey | 165 km | 5.0 km | Jul 1, 2009 |
| M2.7 | 6 km SW of Deep River Center, Connecticut | 156 km | 4.1 km | Aug 14, 2014 |
| M2.6 | 4 km ESE of Downingtown, Pennsylvania | 150 km | 2.0 km | Jan 25, 2015 |
| M2.6 | 3 km SE of Mendham, New Jersey | 34 km | 8.2 km | Aug 14, 2015 |
| M2.6 | 6 km ESE of Califon, New Jersey | 50 km | 6.4 km | Apr 5, 2024 |
| M2.6 | 5 km WSW of Gladstone, New Jersey | 46 km | 9.4 km | Apr 10, 2024 |
| M2.6 | 1 km NW of Gladstone, New Jersey | 42 km | 5.0 km | May 1, 2024 |