"1.7 Magnitude Earthquake and Explosions Rattle New York, Jolting Queens and Roosevelt Island"
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A minor 1.7 magnitude earthquake, not an explosion, was reported in parts of Queens and Roosevelt Island in New York City early Tuesday morning. The quake caused buildings to shake and a loud bang, prompting a response from FDNY and NYPD. No damage or injuries were reported, and services such as traffic, transit, and utilities were not affected. Initial concerns of an explosion were dismissed after investigations by ConEdison, FDNY, NYPD, and the USGS.
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