The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has confirmed a minor earthquake took place in southern Maine on Sunday evening. Still, even minor seismic events tend to capture attention in New England, where earthquakes are infrequent but not unheard of. According to the USGS, Maine typically experiences several small earthquakes each year, most of which go unfelt by residents. For scientists, even small earthquakes provide valuable data. WGME reported that the USGS encourages anyone who felt Sunday’s tremor to report their experience on the agency’s “Did You Feel It?” page.