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Boston, Massachusetts – A rare East Coast earthquake early Tuesday is prompting renewed preparedness messaging across Massachusetts, where seismic events are infrequent but not impossible. The magnitude 2.6 quake, centered near Madison, Ohio, occurred overnight and was recorded across parts of the Great Lakes region, serving as a reminder that even distant earthquakes can raise awareness throughout New England.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake struck at a shallow depth, a factor that allows minor earthquakes to be felt over a wider area. While no damage or injuries were reported, emergency officials say events like this often surprise residents in states better known for nor’easters and winter storms than ground shaking…