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Hartford, Connecticut – A rare East Coast earthquake early Tuesday is renewing preparedness conversations across Connecticut and Rhode Island, states where seismic activity remains uncommon but possible. The magnitude 2.6 quake, centered near Madison, Ohio, occurred overnight and was recorded across parts of the Great Lakes, serving as a reminder that earthquakes can affect the broader eastern U.S., even far from fault lines most people recognize.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake struck at a shallow depth, increasing the likelihood of light shaking near the epicenter. While no damage or injuries were reported, emergency officials say smaller events often catch residents off guard in southern New England, where hurricanes, coastal flooding, and winter storms dominate risk planning…