The 1783 New Jersey earthquake occurred on November 29, 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.Read more
The 1783 New Jersey earthquake occurred on November 29, 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.