Earthquake shakes New England after hitting Maine coast

An earthquake measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Maine, causing light to moderate shaking in the state and neighboring areas on Monday morning. The epicenter was located off the coast of York Harbor, Maine, with no reports of significant damage or fatalities. The USGS predicts a 15% chance of aftershocks within the next week. This event is the strongest earthquake in the northeastern United States since April, when a 4.8-magnitude quake hit New Jersey. Earthquakes in the Northeast are rare, making even minor shaking potentially damaging as the region is less prepared for seismic activity. The Maine Emergency Management Agency urged residents to report any observed shaking to the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. This event serves as a reminder that earthquakes are infrequent but not unheard of along the Atlantic Seaboard.

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