Maine Shaken by 3.8 Magnitude Earthquake! Residents Report Feeling the Rumble as Far as Boston!

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Get the latest on the unexpected earthquake that hit Maine!**";";"". Residents in Maine, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island reported feeling the earthquake.","". No immediate reports of damage or injuries.","". Small earthquakes have been felt in New England since colonial times.","". Larger earthquakes have caused damage in the region every few decades.","". The Boston area was damaged three times between 1700 and 1780.","". New York City was damaged in 1737 and 1884.","". No threat of a tsunami, according to the National Weather Service.","". USGS urges residents to prepare for earthquakes.","". Follow these TIPS FOR SURVIVING AN EARTHQUAKE AND PREPARING IN ADVANCE for your safety.

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