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February 11, 2003 Earthquake in Central Maine
The Canadian Seismic Network reports a very small earthquake occurred at 7:43:20 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, February 11, 2003 in central Maine.
The following parameters have been calculated for the earthquake (this is a preliminary determination):
| Preliminary magnitude | 2.1 MN |
| Preliminary location | 43.39 deg. North latitude, 69.22 deg. West longitude |
| Depth | shallow (approx. 5 km) |
| This places the epicenter in southern Piscataquis County, about 8 miles northwest of Brownville Junction and 13 miles north of Dover-Foxcroft. | |
Further Information:
This earthquake was too small to be detected by the New England Seismic Network. The Maine Geological Survey did not receive any felt reports.
Last updated on April 27, 2012