Did you feel it? Light earthquake rattles parts of New Hampshire. What to know.
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake rumbled the Haverhill and Grafton regions of New Hampshire this afternoon.
The website Volcano Discovery said the earthquake was first confirmed by the United States Geological Survey 14 minutes after it hit.
"A light magnitude 2.6 earthquake hit 5.3 km (3.3 mi) away from Haverhill, New Hampshire, United States, around noon of Tuesday, Jun 18, 2024 at 12.33 pm local time (America/New York GMT -4)," it said. "The quake had a very shallow depth of 7 km (4.3 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter."
According to the Earthquake Hazards Program, the scale of earthquake magnitudes goes from less than .17 to over 124, with less than .17 being not felt at all and over 124 being extreme. A magnitude of 2.6 constitutes a light earthquake with likely no damage to the area affected.
Despite this, it's best to be cautious after a seismic event.
What to do after an earthquake
The USGS recommends the following after an earthquake:
Checking for injuries
Bleeding, trouble or lack of breathing (in which case, perform CPR)
DO NOT attempt to move seriously injured people unless they are in further danger of harm or injury
Cover injured people with blankets to keep them warm
Find medical help for serious injuries
Checking for hazards
Fire hazards, gas leaks, damaged electrical wiring (do not touch downed power lines)
Damaged or downed chimneys
Check food and water supplies
Wear sturdy shoes
Rin Velasco is a trending reporter. She can be reached at rvelasco@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on wickedlocal.com: Earthquake in New Hampshire a 2.6, felt by many
