"2.3 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Rockville, Felt Near D.C., USGS Confirms"

A 2.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Rockville, Maryland, in the early hours of Tuesday, with residents reporting sounds and vibrations akin to a heavy truck passing or a low roar. The quake was minor, with no damage or injuries reported, but it was widely felt in Montgomery County and parts of Northern Virginia and D.C. The USGS received over 850 reports within an hour of the event, highlighting the community's surprise and uncertainty regarding the unusual seismic activity.