A 3.8 magnitude earthquake shook parts of New England on Monday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The earthquake occurred around 10:30 a.m. about 8 miles of the coast of York Harbor in Southern Maine, USGS reported.

No damage or injuries were immediately reported. People as far south as Boston reported on social media that they felt some shaking.

(CNN) — A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck Monday morning, about 7 miles southea st of York Harbor, Maine, the US Geological Survey said.

The quake, which struck at a depth of about 8 miles, could be felt from Boston to Portland, Maine, according to the USGS.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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