4.0 Magnitude Maine Earthquake Felt in Boston Area
Did you feel it? The U.S. Geological Survey reports a 4.0 shake near Lake Arrowhead, Maine.
Note: An original version of this article said the earthquake was a 4.6 magnitude event, as was reported soon after the tremors were felt. It has subsequently been reported to be a 4.0 magnitude earthquake, as of information known Tuesday night. Corrections have been made below:
Small tremors were felt in the Greater Boston area after a 4.0 magnitude Earthquake near Lake Arrowhead, Maine.
The epicenter of the quake was about 92 miles from Boston.
For more information about tectonic activity in New England, check out the US Geological Survey's information page.
Social media exploded with local readers commenting about the Earthquake, with folks saying they felt nothing at all to others reporting significant shakes.
The City of Somerville's official Twitter feed reported, "Turns out the quake was felt at #Somerville City Hall after all. Many at a committee meeting report the building shook during the meeting."
Did you feel the tremors? Help us out and tell us where you felt them in the comments below.
Brian McCarthy
8:22 pm on Tuesday, October 16, 2012
I felt it while sitting at my desk and my fish tank shook.
Carol
8:40 pm on Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Yes I felt it as well. I had just come up from putting laundry in the washer down cellar. Sitting at my computer, the desk and keyboard starting shaking. It seemed to last about 15 seconds. For a few seconds I thought it was my washer... Wow, now to find out it was an earthquake!
Jonah Petri
9:03 am on Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Felt nothing! Lots of excited phone calls from my family though. I feel left out ;)
Mary Norcross
8:49 am on Thursday, October 18, 2012
I felt it on Willow Ave. Felt as if a giant was walkiing through the house