A geological survey agency reported that a 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck parts of New England. Videos showing the quake’s impact were shared on social media.

Residents across parts of New England felt a 3.8 magnitude earthquake Monday morning. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that it occurred at 10:22 a.m. local time (15:22 UTC), approximately 10 kilometers southeast of York Harbor, Maine.The York County Emergency Management Agency confirmed on X, formerly Twitter, that a small earthquake struck the area and was felt throughout the county.Reports of the quake extended beyond the immediate area. Fox Weather noted that the tremors were felt across a broad region, from Boston to southern New Hampshire and southwestern Maine.Footage captured the quake’s impact in real-time. A webcam at the Stage Neck Inn overlooking York Harbor Beach showed the area visibly shaking. Boston 25 News described the sound of the quake as being “like a freight train.”Meanwhile, CBS Boston shared a video showing a person in bed startled as the room abruptly shook. A cat near the window in the corner of the clip also appeared startled.Amid reports of the quake, the New County EMA reassured residents that there was no risk.

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