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Magnitude 3.6 Earthquake Shakes Buzzards Bay Region in 2020

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 23
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What happened

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On November 8, 2020, a magnitude 3.6 earthquake occurred in the region, centered in Buzzards Bay. The quake, which was 6.2 miles below the Earth's surface, was felt across the SouthCoast. Limited damage was reported, including cracked basements and collapsed chimneys in New Bedford, leading to the displacement of 21 people. A minor aftershock of magnitude 2.0 was recorded two weeks later near the same location.

From fun107.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The event resulted in localized physical damage and the displacement of residents in New Bedford. The damage primarily affected residential structures, leading to immediate costs for repair and recovery in the affected towns.

From fun107.com

Who's involved

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • DartmouthSpeculative

    Dartmouth might face increased costs related to infrastructure repairs following the physical damage.

  • Massachusetts Department of TransportationSpeculative

    Massachusetts Department of Transportation could experience operational delays and increased costs due to infrastructure damage.

Possible ripples

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Coverage

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