1.8

Earthquake Details: 5 km W of Gladstone, New Jersey, United States

May 19, 2026, 17:30:41

Depth
5 km
Felt reports
105
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 9, 2026, 09:51 PM UTC

A magnitude 1.8 earthquake occurred on May 19, 2026 at 17:30:41. Epicenter: 5 km W of Gladstone, New Jersey, United States. Reported depth: 5 km.

Status: Reviewed
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Time & depth

Local time
May 19, 2026, 13:30:41 EDT
UTC
May 19, 2026, 17:30:41 UTC
5 km · Shallow-focus

Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.

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  • USGSmb_lg 1.8

    us6000sysv

    Depth:
    5 km
    Status:
    Reviewed
    Time:
    Updated:
    Oct 9, 2026, 09:51 PM UTC

Technical Details

Depth5 km
Significance77
Latitude40.7212
Longitude-74.7255
Event IDus6000sysv
Magnitude1.8
Updated:Oct 9, 2026, 21:51:10 UTC

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