"1.7 Magnitude Earthquake in NYC Linked to Queens Tremors and Roosevelt Island Explosions"
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A minor 1.7 magnitude earthquake hit Astoria in Queens, NYC, causing buildings on Roosevelt Island to shake and leading to power outages. The event occurred early Tuesday morning and was accompanied by reports of a loud explosion, but no explosion was confirmed. There were no injuries or structural damages reported, and the city's emergency services responded promptly. The earthquake's impact was minimal, with only some power outages affecting buildings near the Roosevelt Island Bridge and Tram.
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