Minor Earthquake Shakes Downeast Maine On January 10, 2026

Did you feel the minor earthquake on Saturday morning, 5 kilometers North Northwest of Ellsworth, Maine? The United States Geological Services reported it struck at 5:10 a.m. on January 10th.

The earthquake registered 1.8 on the Richter Scale and was the 2nd earthquake in Downeast Maine in 3 days. The other was on Wednesday, January 7th, registering at 1.3 on the Richter Scale at 6:08 a.m. and located 2 kilometers south of Centerville, in Washington County.

If you felt Saturday's earthquake you can report it to the USGS Here

Saturday's quake was pinpointed at 44.589°N 68.453°W, with a depth of 10.1 kilometers

There have been 4 earthquakes in Maine in the last month. In addition to the 2 noted above, there were earthquakes on

December 19 - 1.8 magnitude earthquake 6 kilometers east-northeast of Burlington, Maine at 8:48 a.m.
December 12 - 1.7 magnitude earthquake 9 kilometers northwest of Grand Lake Stream, Maine at 10:16 p.m.