Earthquake Risk in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has low to moderate seismic risk. The state has a notable earthquake history including the 1755 Cape Ann earthquake (estimated M6.0-6.3), one of the largest in the northeastern US. Boston's soft fill soils could amplify shaking from a significant event.
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