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M4.0 Earthquake near Hollis Center, Maine
October 16, 2012 | USGS Earthquake Hazards Program

Felt earthquakes in Maine are unusual. USGS reports that a M4.0 earthquake occurred today near Hollis Center that was felt in many parts of Maine and adjacent states. The Maine Geological Survey has a webpage titled “Yes we DO have earthquakes in Maine” that you can visit for more information about earthquakes in that state.


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