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Earthquake felt in South Portland

Earthquake felt in South Portland

Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio


SOUTH PORTLAND (WGME) – If you felt a little shakin going in the South Portland area late Friday Night it may have been more than just your neighbors having fun or a large truck passing by.  The U.S Geological Survey reported a 2.1 magnitude earthquake occurred just after midnight Saturday morning.  The epicenter of the quake was about about 2 miles southeast of the city and 8 miles deep.  More than 70 people reported the earthquake.

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