"1.7 Magnitude Earthquake in Queens Linked to Roosevelt Island Explosions"
TL;DR
A minor 1.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Astoria in Queens, NYC, coinciding with reports of small explosions on Roosevelt Island, which officials suspect were caused by the quake. No injuries or damage were reported. Earlier, a 2.3-magnitude earthquake occurred near Rockville, Maryland, felt across several states. While less common than in the west, East Coast earthquakes can affect larger areas due to older, denser rocks that transmit seismic waves more efficiently.
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- Small explosions reported on Roosevelt Island after NYC earthquake USA TODAY
- NYC earthquake: 1.7 magnitude tremor jolts residents awake in Roosevelt Island, Queens WABC-TV
- New York Buildings Shake as Multiple Explosions Reported Newsweek
- Mystery solved? USGS reports magnitude 1.7 quake in Astoria before Roosevelt Island explosion calls NBC New York
- Earthquake rattles Queens, may have caused Roosevelt Island explosions New York Daily News
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