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Today's Maine earthquake was felt throughout New England. Here's how rare it was.
BOSTON – People around New England felt a 3.8 magnitude earthquake that was centered off the coast of Maine in York Harbor on Monday. So how rare is such an occurrence in New England?
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Earthquake in US: Tremor jolts Massachusetts, New England. Residents share their experiences
Although New England is not near any major fault lines, stress in the Earth's crust can still produce occasional seismic activity. According to WCVB News, Boston University Professor John Carter ...