"Magnitude 1.7 Earthquake in NYC Sparks Explosion Scare and Shakes Multiple Boroughs"

A 1.7 magnitude earthquake centered near Astoria, Queens in New York City was felt early Tuesday morning, causing residents in parts of NYC and several areas of northern New Jersey to experience weak shaking. The tremor, which occurred around 5:45 a.m., also led to power outages in some areas and was reported as far away as Connecticut and Maine. Despite being a minor quake, it was enough to jolt some residents awake with what felt like an explosion.