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M1.2 Earthquake 3 km NE of Califon, New Jersey — May 31, 2026

2026-05-31 11:56:59 UTC (2026-05-31) · approx. 6:56 AM UTC-5 local

MagnitudeM1.2(ml)
Time11:56 UTC≈ 6:56 AM UTC-5
Depth9.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates40.747°, -74.806°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.75°, -74.81°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
1.2 ml
Depth
9.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
40.7467°N
-74.8060°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000sqf6
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
22
Stations Used
9
Azimuthal Gap
152.0°
Min Station Distance
0.135°
RMS Residual
1.04 sec
Last Updated
2026-06-03 22:31:31 UTC

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Location

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000sqf6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 31, 2026). M1.2 Earthquake 3 km NE of Califon, New Jersey — May 31, 2026. Retrieved June 14, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000sqf6/