NASA estimates a meteor passed over New York City and the Statue of Liberty on Tuesday morning, causing reports of a fireball in the sky and shaking felt by residents in the tri-state area. The meteor, traveling at 34,000 miles per hour, disintegrated 29 miles above midtown Manhattan. No meteorites were produced, and no earthquakes were detected. Military activity in the area may have contributed to the shaking and sounds reported. NASA's information is preliminary as it continues to gather data.
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake centered near Prague, Oklahoma, shook the area late Friday night, followed by smaller quakes. Residents across the state reported feeling the shaking, and at least eight smaller temblors followed. The earthquake was shallow, just 3km deep, and no major injuries or damage were initially reported. Oklahoma has experienced several earthquakes in recent years, with the strongest recorded at magnitude 5.8 in 2016.
A magnitude-3.8 earthquake shook widespread parts of Southern California, including Malibu, West LA, Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties. The quake, initially reported as a 4.1 magnitude, occurred off the coast and caused no major damage.
