1783 New Jersey earthquake
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| Date | November 30, 1783 |
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| Magnitude | 5.3 (Richter scale) |
| Countries/ regions affected |
 USA |
| Tsunami: | none |
The 1783 New Jersey earthquake occurred on November 30, 1783 in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale, it stands as the most powerful earthquake to occur in the state.[1]
[edit] Damage
Shaking was felt from New Hampshire to Pennsylvania.[2] A brief foreshock occurred at 02:00 UTC on November 30 and an aftershock five hours later were reported only in New York and in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[3] The earthquake caused intensity VII damage on the Mercalli scale.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ "New Jersey Earthquake Information". USGS. 2008-07-16. http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/states/index.php?regionID=30. Retrieved on 2008-11-19.
- ^ "Damaging Earthquakes Felt in New Jersey". New Jersey Geological Survey. http://liberty.state.nj.us/dep/njgs/enviroed/damage.htm. Retrieved on 2008-11-19.
- ^ "Historic Earthquakes: New Jersey 1783". USGS. 2008-07-16. http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/states/events/1783_11_30.php. Retrieved on 2008-11-15.
- ^ Dombroski, Jr., R., David. "Earthquake Risk in New Jersey". New Jersey Geological Survey. http://www.state.nj.us/dep/njgs/enviroed/eqrisk.htm. Retrieved on 2008-11-19.
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