A very rare earthquake struck around Eastport, Maine, on Tuesday, according to officials.
The quake was registered as 3.3 on the Richter scale, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It occurred at 6:56 a.m. ET off the coast of Eastport.
The magnitude of the quake classifies it as minor.
This size of earthquake is “often felt, but only causes minor damage,” the USGS says.
Chris Gardner, executive director of the Eastport Port Authority, said there was no damage from the quake.
“It’s been a neat talking point,” he said, but stipulated that he didn’t feel anything.
Tammy Hoche, who works at the port authority, told the Bangor Daily News that the temblor woke her up. Her cats came running into her bedroom and she heard a crash.
