Stuff like that just doesn’t happen here, which is why it’s so sensational. I looked for fault lines right along the east coast of the US on a few maps, and saw none, so naturally we’re pretty worried.
I understand, I’m just giving you all a west coast ribbing.
"In New England, these tremors occur along a few large faults, or many smaller ones.. Because of local geology, some areas are busier than others. At the busy end of the spectrum are central New Hampshire, central Maine and south-central Connecticut; at the other end are southern Vermont and western Massachusetts."
http://www.patriotledger.com/lifestyle/x1507749231/An-earth-shaking-experience-could-happen-here-again