Air Quality Bethlehem, PA
Tornado Activity Bethlehem, PA
Bethlehem-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 1% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 7/26/1981, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.2 miles away from the Bethlehem city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
On 5/31/1998, a category F3 tornado 21.2 miles away from the city center injured 7 people and caused $1 million in damages.
Earthquake Activity Bethlehem, PA
Bethlehem-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI – VII) earthquake occurred 232.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV – V) earthquake occurred 40.4 miles away from Bethlehem center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 236.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 39.1 miles away from Bethlehem center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 282.0 miles away from the city center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 268.5 miles away from Bethlehem center
