Residents reported feeling strong shaking and hearing a loud boom, with reports coming from as far away as Hollis, North Shapleigh, and East Baldwin.
Because of the quake’s depth, dry conditions, and the type of rock in the area, it's common to feel or hear even small earthquakes.
Maine experiences dozens of minor quakes each year, and while Sunday night's 1.9 magnitude quake may have felt strong and sounded loud, it’s not a cause for concern.
