Did mass have an earthquake?
A 1.2-magnitude earthquake rattled Peabody, Massachusetts, Wednesday night. The earthquake struck at 7:45 p.m. local time and occurred at a depth of over three miles below the ground. Slight shaking was reported in nearby towns. No injuries or damage have been reported.
Where was the earthquake in Massachusetts?
A small earthquake hit Massachusetts moments after midnight Sunday morning. The brief rumble occurred on the North Shore of Massachusetts, as a magnitude 1.4 earthquake struck with an epicenter of Peabody, Massachusetts.
Did New Bedford have an earthquake today?
The 3.6 magnitude earthquake centered off the coast of New Bedford, Massachusetts, in Buzzards Bay struck just after 9 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Earthquake Information Center.
Did New England have an earthquake?
BOSTON (AP) — Hundreds of people in eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island took to social media on Friday to report feeling an earthquake, but the U.S. Geological Survey said what they felt was definitely not a temblor.
When was Massachusetts last earthquake?
The recent earthquake on Nov 8th was felt across the state. MEMA said the the “Cape Ann Earthquake” registered with a 6.0+ magnitude and damaged hundreds of buildings in Boston.
When was the last time an earthquake happened in Massachusetts?
Latest earthquakes in Massachusetts, USA
| Date and time | Mag Depth | Nearest volcano (distance) |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, October 3, 2021 01:19 GMT (1 earthquake) | ||
| Oct 2, 2021 9:19 pm (GMT -4) (Oct 3, 2021 01:19 GMT) 23 hours ago | ? n/a | 2805 km (1743 mi) |
Was there an earthquake in New Bedford yesterday?
According to the United States Geological Survey, a magnitude 2.0 earthquake struck at 12:48 a.m. on Sunday nearly 5 miles (8 km) south southwest of Bliss Corner in Dartmouth. The depth of the earthquake was recorded at 3.6 miles (5.8 km).
When was the last time New Bedford had an earthquake?
According to USGS records, the last time New England saw an earthquake this strong was on Oct. 16, 2012, when a 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Saco, Maine. Anyone who is in need of assistance and has yet to contact the Red Cross of Massachusetts can do so by calling 800-564-1234.
Is New England on a fault line?
New England is laced with known faults but numerous smaller or deeply buried faults remain undetected. Even the known faults are poorly located at the depths of most earthquakes. Accordingly, few, if any, earthquakes in New England can be linked to named faults.
When was the last earthquake in MA?
Did Plymouth MA just have an earthquake?
A 2.1-magnitude earthquake rattled North Plymouth, Massachusetts Tuesday around 5:30 p.m., according to the United States Geological Survey.