A magnitude 3.8 earthquake shook parts of New England early Monday morning, striking approximately 7 miles southeast of York Harbor, Maine. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the quake hit at a depth of roughly 8 miles, rattling the region from Boston to Portland, Maine.
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.
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The 3.8-magnitude earthquake was centered about 10 kilometers southeast of York Harbor in Maine, officials said.
Several rounds of wintry weather will pass through New England in the days to come. Boston residents can expect light snow, a mix of precipitation, and noticeable temperature swings, all accompanied by a gusty breeze. A sharp cold front will sweep through the region early Tuesday, bringing scattered snow showers and bursts of heavier snow squalls:
The largest known New England earthquakes were a 6.5-magnitude in 1638 centered in Vermont or New Hampshire, and a 5.8-magnitude centered offshore from Cape Ann in 1755, which resulted in severe damage to the Boston waterfront.
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.
Much of New England saw the first “warm” day on Sunday after a brief cold snap and nearly a week of below average temperatures. The work week ahead will start with temperatures staying at or slightly above average with two weak storm systems passing through New England starting Tuesday, bringing some light snow showers.
We're tracking a few snow opportunities in Massachusetts this week, including snow squalls Tuesday and up to 5 inches on Wednesday.