SCARBOROUGH, Maine (AP) — A 3.8-magnitude earthquake centered near the Maine coast rattled houses in northern New England on Monday and was felt by surprised residents of states hundreds of miles away.

An earthquake shook parts of several northeastern states, including Maine, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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(YORK HARBOR, MAINE) -- A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of New England on Monday morning with shaking felt in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and an hour away in Boston. The quake was centered 10 kilometers southeast of York Harbor, Maine.

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New Hampshire 911 did not receive any calls about injury or damage as of 10:45 a.m., nor did officials in Portsmouth and Kittery. However, residents across Maine and New Hampshire and as far south as Rhode Island reported feeling the shake. According to the USGS, Monday morning's earthquake originated off the southeast coast of York Harbor, Maine.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued gale warnings for waters off nine states, cautioning against boating due to hazardous conditions as strong winds, high waves and reduced visibility are expected, making maritime travel dangerous.

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