This map from the USGS shows the location of the epicenter of the earthquake.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) — The state of Maine was hit by an Earthquake a short time ago and the aftershocks were felt right here in Western Mass.
According to the USGS website, Maine was hit by an earthquake with a 4.0 magnitude about 3 miles west of Hollis Center, Maine and was about 3 miles deep into the earth.
We’ve received reports from residents who felt the aftershocks here in Western Mass. from Chicopee, to West Springfield, to Whately, to Hadley and beyond.
There are no immediate reports of any damage here in Western Mass.
In a statement released to ABC40, Governor Deval Patrick says, “Many Massachusetts residents felt the effects of an earthquake tonight. According to MEMA, which is monitoring events and has briefed me, the quake was centered some 30 miles outside of Portland, Maine. So far, we have no reports of injury or damage in Massachusetts. MEMA will continue to monitor the situation closely. Residents should use caution if they encounter any damage and take a minute to check in on neighbors, family and friends.”
People at Springfield College were quick to share their experiences with mother natures rattle.
“It’s just like a weird shake, like my chair just moved. I didn’t know what moved it,” said Alex Shaw.
All of the sudden I felt my chair sway back and fourth a little bit. I just figured it was a huge truck driving by,” said Danielle Hegarty.
People who didn’t feel the quake did feel the aftershock that hit their phones and social media.
“Everything is on Facebook. I just went on my Facebook and Twitter and it said like the Mayans are coming you know 2012 here we come it’s kinda funny,” said Jennifer Thomas.
Almost every update on Twitter for about a half an hour after the quake was a thought, question or experience about what happened.
On the WGGBSpringfield Facebook page people were posting countless messages of where they live and what they felt.
“It’s crazy how quickly word travels now. My friend went to school in Maine and I guess that’s where it started and it was bad up there,” said Stephanie Mirante.
The quake was felt in Vermont, New Hampshire and here in Massachusetts, including Boston, and as far south as Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Felt nothing out here by McCray’s farm part of south Hadley but my mom near 202 felt it.
You’re late!
Fwlt it in west springfield
felt it here in chicopee
That was the first time I felt one! I don’t want to feel another hahaha. What an uneasy feeling!
Seriously- I think we felt the original earthquake- check your timing! You guys dropped the ball on this one!
Here in Three Rivers/Palmer I felt it.
Here in Three Rivers/Palmer I felt it.
In South Hadley here – we had a picture fall off the wall!
Nothing here but I was sleeping
felt it in springfield by the hampden boarder!!
here in Northampton Mass, near look park my whole house shook… i was like omg
not here in Springfield.
My hoUse actually looked like a rubber home and I live in a brick building
I live in holyoke I felt it too
Felt in the upper Forest pk.
I felt it in Chicopee Falls, friends felt it in other parts of city.
felt it strong in Chicopee
I felt it down the street form your studios abc40
Felt it in feeding hills
Agawam
I felt it here in Agawam, pretty scary – was sitting at the table with my young son!!
what is next!!!
felt it in Belchertown
We felt it here in Westfield
Heidi, how was it pretty scary? It probably felt like a big truck drove by your house.