Earthquake Rumbles New EnglandStaff Reports, iBerkshires
09:12PM / Tuesday, October 16, 2012 | |
BOSTON — According the U.S. Geological Survey, A 4.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 7:12 p.m. five miles west of Hollis Center, Maine.
The quake was felt throughout New England, according to NECN.com.
One of our readers, Enid Shields, posted on our Facebook page that she felt the quake on Veazie Street in North Adams.
This is at least the third significant earthquake in as many years felt in New England. In 2010, a 5.0 centered in Canada rumbled through the area; last year, a 5.8 quake outside Richmond, Va., rattled buildings up and down the coast.
The following is a statement from Governor Deval Patrick:
Many Massachusetts residents felt the effects of an earthquake tonight. According to MEMA, which is monitoring events and has briefed me, the quake was centered some 30 miles outside of Portland, Maine. So far, we have no reports of injury or damage in Massachusetts.
MEMA will continue to monitor the situation closely. Residents should use caution if they encounter any damage and take a minute to check in on neighbors, family and friends.
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