U.S. Geological Survey
Earthquake felt in Wiscasset, Boothbay
Wed, 01/17/2018 - 9:30pm
Small quake shakes Richmond on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Area residents reported feeling the temblor in Wiscasset, Boothbay and elsewhere in Lincoln County. Courtesy of USGS
Small quake shakes Richmond on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Area residents reported feeling the temblor in Wiscasset, Boothbay and elsewhere in Lincoln County. Courtesy of USGS
Area residents reported feeling a brief shaking on Wednesday, Jan. 17, around 7 p.m. The U.S. Geological Survey reported a minor earthquake, a little more than three miles, or five kilometers, southeast of Richmond, at about 6:45 p.m. No damage or injuries were reported.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 1.43 miles, or 2.3 kilometers, below the surface. The quake occurred in a region known as the Richmond Quadrangle, which is associated with several minor fault lines, including the Eastern River fault. According to USGS, nearly 400 people reported feeling the quake.
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