On Monday morning, the Boston area experienced a minor earthquake, which is considered a rare event for the region.
The U.S. Geological Survey recorded the earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9, down from an initial estimate of 4.1.
The epicenter was located off the coast of York Harbor, New Hampshire, and Maine, at a depth of approximately 12 miles.
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While the earthquake did not cause any significant damage and is not unusual in seismically active areas like California, it is relatively notable for the Boston area.
Reports of shaking were felt across a broad region, reaching as far as New Haven, Connecticut, and Albany, New York, as indicated by responses received by the U.S. Geological Survey.