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Live data from USGS Β· Monitoring ZIP code 08550 Updated just now

No earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Princeton Junction in the past 24 hours. The ground is quiet.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Princeton Junction, New Jersey

0 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Princeton Junction, New Jersey in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 08550 using live data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), updated every 60 seconds. Whether you felt shaking or are checking if an earthquake just happened near Princeton Junction, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

Earthquake Alerts for Princeton Junction, New Jersey

Alertra delivers real-time earthquake alerts for Princeton Junction and the surrounding 08550 area. When seismic activity is detected nearby, push notifications are sent within 60 seconds β€” no manual earthquake watch required.

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πŸ“Š Earthquake Watch β€” Princeton Junction

Live seismic risk assessment Β· Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

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Strongest in last 24hr None detected
Last felt M4.0+ 804 days ago
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Princeton Junction

Past 24 hours within 250 miles Β· Source: USGS

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πŸ“ˆ Earthquake History β€” Princeton Junction

Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi radius

Princeton Junction has recorded 83 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2006. The largest was a M5.8 on Aug 23, 2011, located 11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia. On average, the area experiences approximately 7 notable seismic events per year.

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Since 2006 Β· M2.5+ Β· 250 mi

Yearly Activity Β· 83 events

Past Year
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M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude0510150123'07'10'16'19'22'252007: 5 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2008: 2 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2009: 12 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2010: 4 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2011: 13 (M2.5–4), 3 (M4+)2012: 5 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2014: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2015: 7 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2016: 2 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2017: 1 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2018: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2019: 4 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2020: 5 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2021: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2022: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2023: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2024: 6 (M2.5–4), 1 (M4+)2025: 5 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)2026: 1 (M2.5–4), 0 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release051015200200.0M400.0M600.0M'07'10'16'19'22'252007: 5 events, Energy: 82.0k2008: 2 events, Energy: 137.1k2009: 12 events, Energy: 267.7k2010: 4 events, Energy: 682.3k2011: 16 events, Energy: 509.2M2012: 5 events, Energy: 98.8k2014: 1 events, Energy: 11.2k2015: 7 events, Energy: 150.3k2016: 2 events, Energy: 42.8k2017: 2 events, Energy: 1.4M2018: 1 events, Energy: 7.9k2019: 5 events, Energy: 8.1M2020: 5 events, Energy: 374.1k2021: 1 events, Energy: 7.9k2022: 1 events, Energy: 7.9k2023: 1 events, Energy: 7.9k2024: 7 events, Energy: 16.3M2025: 5 events, Energy: 84.8k2026: 1 events, Energy: 5.6k
Largest Recorded
M5.8
11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia
Aug 23, 2011
Avg Noticeable / Year
0.4
Estimated felt (MMI β‰₯ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M5.8 Aug 23, 2011
11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia
M4.8 Apr 5, 2024
2024 Tewksbury, New Jersey Earthquake
M4.7 Oct 16, 2012
5 km W of Hollis Center, Maine
M4.6 Jan 15, 2019
220 km SE of Ocean City, Maryland
M4.5 Aug 25, 2011
8 km SW of Mineral, Virginia
M4.2 Aug 24, 2011
11 km SSW of Mineral, Virginia
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πŸ›‘οΈ Earthquake Safety β€” Princeton Junction, New Jersey

What Princeton Junction residents should know before, during, and after an earthquake

🏠 Step 1

Before: Secure Your Space

Bolt heavy furniture to walls. Keep an emergency kit within arm's reach of where you sleep. Know your exits.

πŸ›‘οΈ Step 2

During: Drop, Cover, Hold On

Drop to your hands and knees. Take cover under sturdy furniture. Hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows.

πŸšͺ Step 3

After: Check and Evacuate

Check for injuries and damage. If you smell gas, leave immediately and call 911. Expect aftershocks.

72-Hour Emergency Kit

βœ“ 1 gallon of water per person per day
βœ“ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
βœ“ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
βœ“ Flashlight and extra batteries
βœ“ First aid kit
βœ“ Whistle to signal for help
βœ“ N95 dust masks
βœ“ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
βœ“ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
βœ“ Manual can opener

Notable US Seismic History

1994 Northridge, CA
M6.7
57 fatalities, $50B in damage. One of the costliest US natural disasters.
2011 Virginia
M5.8
Felt across 22 states. The most widely felt earthquake in US history.
2018 Anchorage, AK
M7.1
Major infrastructure damage across south-central Alaska.

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🏒 About Alertra

Alertra is an earthquake monitoring platform built by a team of engineers in Arizona focused on natural disaster safety technology. We provide real-time earthquake alerts and risk assessments to help communities prepare before disaster strikes.

Alertra ingests real-time seismic data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and combines it with over 15 years of legacy earthquake records to build localized risk models for communities like Princeton Junction. Our threat scores, historical trend charts, and proximity alerts are all derived from this data β€” updated every 60 seconds.

Earthquake FAQ β€” Princeton Junction, New Jersey

Was there an earthquake in Princeton Junction today?

No earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Princeton Junction in the past 24 hours. The ground is quiet. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Princeton Junction in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Princeton Junction?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 08550. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Princeton Junction.

What is the earthquake history for Princeton Junction, New Jersey?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Princeton Junction area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 08550.

How do I get earthquake alerts for Princeton Junction?

Download the Alertra app to receive push notifications within 60 seconds of any earthquake detected near 08550. Alertra monitors USGS seismic data 24/7 β€” no manual earthquake watch required.

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