A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck near York Harbor, Maine, early Monday, sending tremors as far south as Boston and as far west as Albany, New York. The quake, detected approximately 12 miles underground, caused no reported injuries or damage, but its occurrence has renewed attention on New England's seismic history​​.
YORK HARBOR, Maine - Another earthquake has been recorded off the coast of Maine, two days after a larger quake shook Boston, New Hampshire and Rhode Island.
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake from York Harbor, Maine, was felt in the northeast corner of Connecticut Monday morning, according to the USGS.
The 3.8-magnitude earthquake was centered about 10 kilometers southeast of York Harbor in Maine, officials said.
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake centered near the Maine coast rattled houses in northern New England on Monday and was felt by surprised residents of states hundreds of miles away.
Experts from UNH explain how rare the 3.8 magnitude earthquake was and the likelihood of significant aftershocks.
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake was recorded at 10:22 a.m. on Monday and was about 10 kilometers southeast of York Harbor, according to USGS. It shook at a depth of 13.2 km. There is no tsunami danger from this earthquake.
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Maine rattled residents from Boston to Connecticut on Monday and was felt as far away as Albany.
The magnitude 2.0 earthquake early Wednesday morning came two days after a magnitude 3.8 quake hit in almost the exact same spot.
The event proved to be quite dramatic for the colonial settlers, causing dishes to rattle, doors to shake, and buildings to tremble. The earthquake's impact was so startling that field workers abandoned their tools and fled in panic across the countryside.
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How Rare Are Earthquakes in Maine?
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Yesterday morning an Earthquake was reported in southern Maine near York Harbor. Meteorologist Vanessa Symonick explains how rare it is for an earthquake to occur in Maine.