LUNENBERG, Mass. — Some central Massachusetts residents felt the Earth move under their feet Monday. A 1.5 magnitude earthquake centered in Lunenberg hit Worcester County just after 1:00 p.m., a Weston Observatory scientist told Boston 25.

The last time earthquake activity was felt widely in Massachusetts was in April, when a 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in New Jersey reverberated throughout New England. Ebel s

A scientist from the Weston Observatory said the 1.5-magnitude quake was centered in Lunenburg, Massachusetts, just over the state line. 

A storm system could finally bring some significant rain to drought-stricken Massachusetts later this week.Southern New England droughtSouthern New England remains in a serious drought. Both Boston and Worcester now stand as the #1 driest fall on record (to date).

Showers will move out late morning, but we could see some more sprinkles or showers to end off the week with gusty winds and chilly temperatures.

Nice weather is expected to start the week in Maine, before we finally see much needed soaking rain returning to the forecast later this week. Notable mountain snow will be possible as well. Monday looks very nice.