February 25, 2002 Earthquake in Mid-Coast Maine

Weston Observatory reports that a small earthquake occurred at 1:06 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Monday, February 25, 2002 in the mid-coast area near Bucksport.

The following parameters have been calculated for the earthquake (this is a preliminary determination):

Preliminary magnitude	2.6
Preliminary location	44.53 degrees North latitude; 68.85 degrees West longitude
Depth	(not reported)
This places the epicenter about 4 miles southwest of Bucksport, in the Prospect-Stockton Springs area.

Further Information:

Canadian Seismic Network Hourly plot for 18:00 to 19:00 (UT) on February 25, 2002 The earthquake registered on several instruments between 18:07 and 18:10, although the signal is very small.

The Maine Geological Survey did not receive any felt reports for this event.

Last updated on October 6, 2005