Tag: Earthquake

Cape Ann Earthquake 260 years ago today

Posted on by paultmorrison
260 years ago today at 4:30 AM November 18, 1755, The Cape Ann earthquake struck. Epicenter was only 24 miles east of Gloucester, some ships thought they were going aground. A few steeples all the way down to Boston tipped and some chimneys fell. If it happened today, 2 billion in damages. There was an earthquake in Medfield this morning.
260 years ago today at 4:30 AM November 18, 1755, The Cape Ann earthquake struck. Epicenter was only 24 miles east of Gloucester, some ships thought they were going aground. A few steeples all the way down to Boston tipped and some chimneys fell. If it happened today, 2 billion in damages. There was an earthquake in Medfield this morning.

Who Felt The Earthquake Last Night at 10:31PM?

Posted on by Joey Ciaramitaro

Carol Ann writes-

Hi Joey, I thought you might be interested in this.

> == WESTON OBSERVATORY EARTHQUAKE REPORT ==
> 
> Region:                                  New England
> Geographical Coordinates:                42.693N, 69.804W
> Magnitude:                               2.5 Mn
> Depth:                                   11  km
> Universal Time (UTC):                    09/16/2012 02:31:37
> ==  Local Time (EDT):                    09/15/2012 22:31:37 
> 
> Location with respect to nearby cities:
>  67 km ( 41 miles)   E of Rockport,MA
>  71 km ( 44 miles)   E of Gloucester,MA
>  77 km ( 47 miles) NNE of Provincetown,MA
>  80 km ( 49 miles)   E of Essex,MA
>  85 km ( 52 miles)   E of Ipswich,MA
>   
> 
> This event has been reviewed by a seismologist

Love your blog!

Carol Ann