Maine earthquakes

M4.2 earthquake 0 km SW of Peru, Maine

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 0 km SW of Peru, Maine on Sun, May 29, 1983, 1:45 AM EDT (05:45 UTC), 2 km (1 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
4.2 (mb), light
Local time
UTC
1983-05-29 05:45:49 UTC
Depth
1.8 km (1.1 mi), shallow
Epicenter
44.502° N, 70.415° W
Region
Maine
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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Sources

From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event usp0001vs2. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 4:05 AM UTC.