By Associated Press - Tuesday, March 10, 2020

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine (AP) - Three small earthquakes have been recorded in New Hampshire and Maine since Sunday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.

A 2.2-magnitude earthquake was reported Monday morning near Mount Vernon in Maine. Mount Vernon is about a 30-minute drive from the state’s capital. A 2.7-magnitude earthquake hit a few hours later off the coast of Old Orchard Beach, Maine.

New Hampshire recorded a 1.9-magnitude quake at about 3:20 a.m. Sunday.



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