A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Maine and New Hampshire on Wednesday, prompting assessments for damage and highlighting the region's susceptibility to seismic activity.
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Maine and New Hampshire on Wednesday, roughly in the same location as a similar quake on Monday. The U.S. Geological Survey ( USGS ) reported the epicenter was 10 kilometers southeast of York Harbor at a depth of 9.8 kilometers. While no damage has been reported from Wednesday's earthquake, the USGS forecasts an 8% chance of at least one aftershock with a magnitude of 3 or greater within the next week following Monday's mainshock.
There is less than 1% chance of an aftershock with a magnitude of 4 or greater. Aftershock rates generally decrease over time. Monday's earthquake, which was felt across Boston and New England, was described by a local scientist as a once-every-five-year event. Dramatic video captured the moment a bartender in Massachusetts felt the shaking as he poured a glass of Guinness. Residents in southern Maine reported feeling their houses and buildings shake during the unexpected earthquake that disrupted a sunny winter morning. Many took to social media to share stories, initially believing there might have been a car accident or an explosion nearby. Officials in both Maine and New Hampshire assessed any potential damage caused by the quake
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