Bogue, KS/Miramichi, NB – In an unusual turn of events, two rare earthquakes struck North America within 24 hours, rattling regions where seismic activity is a rarity.
The first quake, a magnitude 2.7, occurred Sunday evening near Bogue, Kansas, shaking parts of the Midwest. The second, a stronger magnitude 3.5 tremor, struck early Monday morning near Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada, startling residents across the upper East Coast.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, both earthquakes were shallow, with Kansas’ quake measured at a depth of 9.3 kilometers and New Brunswick’s at 5 kilometers. Residents in both regions reported feeling light shaking, though no injuries or damage were reported.
Earthquakes in both the Midwest and the upper East Coast are rare, making the back-to-back events highly unusual. Experts remind residents that even in low-risk areas, seismic activity can happen unexpectedly. Officials encourage those who felt either quake to report their experiences on the USGS “Did You Feel It?” platform.
The simultaneous events highlight the unpredictable nature of geological activity across North America.
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