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3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes New York, Multiple Other States

The US Geological Survey said a 3.8 magnitude earthquake shook much of the Northeast on Monday, Jan. 27.

An earthquake off the coast of Maine on Monday, Jan. 27, was felt hundreds of miles away. 

An earthquake off the coast of Maine on Monday, Jan. 27, was felt hundreds of miles away. 

Photo Credit: United States Geological Survey

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The quake occurred at 10:45 a.m. and was initially reported as a 4.1 on the Richter scale. Its epicenter was located near York Harbor, approximately seven miles off the coast of Maine and about 13 miles underground. The tremors were felt across Massachusetts and reached as far as Upstate New York, parts of Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and New Jersey. 

In all, residents in nine states felt the tremors. 

According to the Maine Earthquake Database, this was the third-strongest earthquake to hit the area since 1997. 

No injuries or damage to buildings were reported from the earthquake, but anyone who believes the seismic shift damaged their property should contact their local fire department, the USGS said. 

More than 23,000 people have reported feeling the earthquake. Many took to social media to share the news. 

The U.S. Geological Survey asks anyone who felt the earthquake to submit a report on its website. Click here for that form. 

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