A geological survey agency reported that a 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck parts of New England. Videos showing the quake’s impact were shared on social media.
Residents across parts of New England felt a 3.8 magnitude earthquake Monday morning. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that it occurred at 10:22 a.m. local time (15:22 UTC), approximately 10 kilometers southeast of York Harbor, Maine.
Yes, that was an #earthquake off of the coast of Maine! No #tsunami threat. If you felt it fill out the form: https://t.co/V3DUgjQKBr #mewx pic.twitter.com/KXZmBPRspS
— NWS Caribou (@NWSCaribou) January 27, 2025
The York County Emergency Management Agency confirmed on X, formerly Twitter, that a small earthquake struck the area and was felt throughout the county.
Reports of the quake extended beyond the immediate area. Fox Weather noted that the tremors were felt across a broad region, from Boston to southern New Hampshire and southwestern Maine.
Footage captured the quake’s impact in real-time. A webcam at the Stage Neck Inn overlooking York Harbor Beach showed the area visibly shaking. Boston 25 News described the sound of the quake as being “like a freight train.”
Meanwhile, CBS Boston shared a video showing a person in bed startled as the room abruptly shook. A cat near the window in the corner of the clip also appeared startled.
Amid reports of the quake, the New County EMA reassured residents that there was no risk.
We can confirm that a small earthquake occurred at 10:22am. Shaking was felt countywide. No risk remains to the public. To assist our dispatch centers, please DO NOT call 911 unless it is an emergency. pic.twitter.com/TMB6pjW42v
— York County EMA (@YorkCountyEMA) January 27, 2025
The team also urged residents to avoid calling emergency services unless it was an actual emergency to prevent overwhelming dispatch centers.
