Well, this doesn't happen everyday.

Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts (and beyond) just experienced a 3.8 magnitude earthquake.

Did you feel it?

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The quake was originally reported as a 4.1 magnitude, but then downgraded to 3.8.  It occurred 10 kilometers Southeast of York Harbor, Maine.

The quake lasted for approximately 30 seconds.

Here's How Far the Earthquake Reached Off the Coast of York, Maine

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This map from the USGS shows how far the Earthquake was felt.  This graph shows how many "I felt it" reports have come in.

Thousands and thousands of people felt this from beyond Augusta, Maine, through the White Mountains of New Hampshire, into the Eastern side of Vermont, all the way down through Falmouth, Massachusetts and part of Rhode Island.

Here are five of the best comments about the quake

Stephen of Portland, Maine said:

I thought our neighbor's septic exploded. 

Richard Henderson said; 

My FIRST reaction was; WHY is the town snowplow coming down the road with its blade DOWN, when the roads are dry and BARE?!  But then the vibration CONTINUED! When I found items in my freezer had gotten moved, I KNEW it wasn't my imagination, SOMETHING happened.

Leah Samuel said: 

My apartment shook for about 30 seconds, with my laptop moving side to side as I was typing on it.

David from Raymond said: 

It was crazy!  It sounded like a helicopter landed on the roof!

Craig Newsam, resident of Los Angeles, California, has the best comment so far.  He said;

3.8?  That's like me saying 58 degrees is freezing!

Here's What to Do During an Earthquake in New England

According to a press release from the State of New Hampshire, here's what you should do in the event of an earthquake.

If you are inside, you should drop, cover and hold on. If you are outside, you should move away from buildings and other items that can topple over.

 

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The quake was strong enough to make cracks in buildings.  The State of NH advises to call your local Fire Department if you feel that there may be structural damage.

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I've always been thankful that here in New England we don't have earthquakes or tornados to the extent that other parts of the country do.  I hope this is over and not just a foreshock.

Did you feel it?  Where were you and what were you doing?

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