There is a difference between faults and fault lines. The USGS explains a fault is a three-dimensional surface within the planet that might go up to the surface or may be complete

A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck near York Harbor, Maine, early Monday, sending tremors as far south as Boston and as far west as Albany, New York. The quake, detected approximately 12 miles underground, caused no reported injuries or damage, but its occurrence has renewed attention on New England's seismic history​​.

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Maine rocked New England on Monday morning, shaking homes from Boston to Cranston, R.I.

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake shook parts of New England early Monday morning, striking approximately 7 miles southeast of York Harbor, Maine. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the quake hit at a depth of roughly 8 miles, rattling the region from Boston to Portland, Maine.

From a community center to a boutique hotel, locals share their experiences during an earthquake that shook York, Maine — near the epicenter.

YORK COUNTY, Maine — A sizeable earthquake was reported in York Harbor Monday morning. It was a 3.8 magnitude, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The Franklin Fire tore through Malibu, forcing as many as 20,000 people to evacuate. Flames fueled by Santa Ana winds threatened iconic seaside mansions, including some belonging to celebrities, and neared Pepperdine University. The mayor called the event, “A traumatic 20 hours for the city of Malibu.”

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck near York Harbor, Maine, on Monday, approximately 7 miles south of the coastal area, according to the United States Geological Survey.

YORK, Maine — A small earthquake was reported off the coast of York Harbor Wednesday morning, two days after a larger one in a similar spot.

YORK, ME. (WWLP) – Another earthquake has been confirmed in Maine in the same area as the one that occurred on Monday. The U.S. Geological Survey reports that at a 2.0 magnitude earthquake was centered in the Atlantic Ocean across from York Harbor, Maine. The quake was 9.9 kilometers in depth.

Another earthquake of a relatively minor 2.0 magnitud e was recorded overnight in approximately the same spot as Monday’s 3.8-magnitude quake off the coast of Maine, according to the United State Geological Survey.