M2.9 earthquake in New Hampshire; Epicenter near Contoocook

Magnitude 2.9 earthquake shakes New Hampshire today at 09:18 am, the United States Geological Survey reported.

According to USGS, the epicenter was located 6 km NW of Contoocook. The earthquake occurred at 3.1 miles depth.

Tremor was well felt by the people of Warner, Concord, Henniker, Contoocook, Salisbury, Canterbury, Bradford, Weare and Hillsborough.

No preliminary damage or injuries have been reported.

Epicenter Location
6 km (4mi) NW of Contoocook, New Hampshire
19 km (12mi) W of East Concord, New Hampshire
20 km (12mi) WNW of Concord, New Hampshire
38 km (24mi) SW of Laconia, New Hampshire
39 km (24mi) NW of Manchester, New Hampshire

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