"Magnitude 1.7 Earthquake Shakes Queens and Roosevelt Island, Sparks Explosion Concerns"

A minor 1.7 magnitude earthquake struck Queens, New York, particularly affecting the Astoria neighborhood and causing power outages on Roosevelt Island. No injuries or serious damage were reported, and city services remained operational. This event is notable as earthquakes are uncommon in NYC, with a similar incident occurring in Westchester County last year. Another small earthquake also occurred in Rockville, Maryland, with no reported injuries or damage.