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M2.4 Depth: 8.9 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Tewksbury Township, New Jersey (United States)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 20:42:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Tewksbury Township, New Jersey (United States) on January 30, 2026 at 20:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. United States: 152 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.9 km
Shallow
8.9 km
8.9 km — shallower than the regional average (15.9 km)
Regional average: 15.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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