3.0 Magnitude Earthquake Felt Across UK, Ireland

On January 27, 2025, a magnitude 3.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Maine, southeast of York Harbor, at a depth of 8.2 miles, causing tremors felt across the Northeastern United States. The National Tsunami Warning Center confirmed no tsunami threat, while residents reported light damage due to the earthquake's shallow depth. In a related event, a 3.0 magnitude earthquake occurred in the North Sea, approximately 62 miles northeast of Cromer, Norfolk, also on January 27, 2025. This quake was recorded at a depth of 6.2 miles and was felt by people in coastal areas, with reports of individuals being woken by the shaking. The British Geological Survey noted that such earthquakes are common, though only a small fraction are felt by the public. Both events highlight the geological activity in regions not typically associated with significant seismic activity.