Magnitude 1.7 earthquake shakes Queens: USGS

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QUEENS, N.Y. (PIX11) – A magnitude 1.7 earthquake struck Astoria, Queens Tuesday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The earthquake happened around 5:45 a.m., according to officials.

Explosions were heard on Roosevelt Island, according to authorities. Neighbors told PIX11 News they thought the booms were an earthquake.

"Did anyone else who lives in [NYC] feel the earth shake or like a boom? idk what just happened but it woke everyone up," one X user wrote around 6 a.m.

Others on the platform chimed in and also confirmed they felt or heard something. "Also on Roosevelt island here. There were 3 instances of a boom and a shake, the last one felt further away," another X user replied.

No injuries were reported, according to the NYPD.

This is a developing story. Refresh this page for updates.

Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here.

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