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3.8 magnitude earthquake rattles Maine to Boston — and should serve as ‘conversation starter for preparedness,’ expert says

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The state of Maine was hit by a rare 3.8 magnitude earthquake Monday morning, a tremor that could be felt across the New England region. 

It is the second quake to shake a region that sees relatively few seismic events compared to other parts of the country, after a 4.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded in New Jersey last April. 

The quake, centered near Maine’s York Harbor, struck at 10:22 a.m., and could be felt as far north as Portland and south as Boston.

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