Earthquake at 5 km Depth in Central New York

The U.S. Geological Survey reported an earthquake in central New York, coinciding with local residents' complaints about loud explosion noises and vibrations. According to seismologists, at 5:45 AM local time, a 1.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Queens area, with the epicenter at a depth of 5 km. U.S. media reported that residents of Roosevelt Island in New York City confirmed hearing loud explosion sounds on the island. A local newspaper mentioned that around 5:45 AM local time, town residents experienced three tremors that shook their homes. Some reported hearing sounds resembling explosions.