Maine experiences occasional small-to-moderate earthquakes typical of the stable but felt-prone northeastern US. This page pulls real records for Maine: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Maine.
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An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk in Maine - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Maine - FAQ
Is Maine at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 1 quake every 5 years nearby of magnitude 4+ within 300 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M6.3 in 1925.
What was the biggest earthquake in Maine?
The strongest earthquake on record near Maine is M6.3, in 1925 (7 km NW of Saint-Pacôme, Canada), from USGS.
Does Maine get tsunamis?
Yes - 5 tsunamis since 1870 (most recently 2008) within 300 km, from the NOAA database. The deadliest killed around 2 people.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Maine?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.