Two weak earthquakes struck southern New England last week, with epicenters in Connecticut and New Hampshire. The first earthquake, with a magnitude of 1.6, hit near Killingworth, Connecticut on April 11, while the second, with a magnitude of 2.0, struck near Alton, New Hampshire on April 14. According to the USGS, seismic activity has since calmed in the northeast, with no other earthquakes of 1.5 magnitude or greater reported.
While earthquakes in the region are not uncommon, they are usually minor and do not cause significant damage. The Northeast States Emergency Consortium (NESEC) states that while earthquakes do occur in the northeast regularly, strong and damaging ones are rare.
USGS reports that earthquakes with a magnitude of 2.0 or less are rarely felt by people, while those above 2.0 may be felt by more individuals. Significant damage and casualties usually occur with events of 5.5 magnitude or greater.
While the U.S. West Coast is more well-known for earthquakes, there is still considerable earthquake risk in other parts of the country, including the northeast. The recent earthquakes serve as a reminder of the potential for seismic activity in the region.
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