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Residents from East Hampton and Marlborough Report Feeling Effects of Maine Earthquake
There have been numerous reports of tremors throughout Connecticut as the result of an earthquake centered in Maine.
An earthquake centered in Maine, measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale, was powerful enough to shake homes in Connecticut early Tuesday evening.
The quake, which occurred around 7:12 p.m., had its epicenter 13 miles northwest of Saco, Maine, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Numerous postings on our Patch Facebook pages indicated the tremors were felt in our area. Nearby in Marlborough residents report losing power, although it is unknown if the power outage is related to the tremors.
Here is what our Facebook followers said when asked if they felt the tremor near East Hampton-Portland:
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- Lisa Kowalsky- felt it in east hampton, CT our whole place shook!!
- Jane Boston-No power in Marlborough.
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