According to the United States Geological Survey, a small earthquake rattled part of Massachusetts on Friday afternoon.
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The magnitude 2.2 quake struck at approximately 12:51 p.m. and was centered just northeast of Templeton, Mass, in Worcester County.
Per @USGS: Magnitude 2.2 #Earthquake in #Templeton/#Gardner/#Winchendon area around 12:51PM.
— MEMA (@MassEMA) December 21, 2018
Reports of shaking, but MEMA is not aware of any reports of issues or damage@templetonpolice https://t.co/kHfgLPRdIQ
Boston 25 News reached out to Dr. John Ebel, supervisor of operations at the Weston Observatory, who confirmed the quake.
Templeton Police said that it initially received "multiple calls about a possible explosion in the Templeton/Gardner area."
Anyone feel it? @USGS says an #earthquake with a magnitude 2.2 hit the #Templeton area about 20 minutes ago. #Boston25 https://t.co/3q1RDxqmfp pic.twitter.com/2b3tkyPmAU
— Steven (@StevenYabNews) December 21, 2018
For detailed information, visit the United States Geological Survey page on this seismic event.
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