1783 New Jersey earthquake
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On November 29, 1783, at 3:50 a.m. (UTC−5), a Mfa 5.3 earthquake occurred in the U.S. state of New Jersey.[2][3] It was the state's first recorded seismic event.[4] It is estimated that the quake was the largest and strongest that the state has ever recorded.[4] The earthquake caused intensity VII damage on the Mercalli intensity scale.[5]
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UTC time | 1783-11-30 03:50 |
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USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | November 29, 1783; 240 years ago (November 29, 1783) |
Magnitude | 5.3 Mfa[1] |
Epicenter | 41.0°N 74.5°W / 41.0; -74.5 |
Areas affected | New Jersey |
Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
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