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Reports of Underground "Explosions" Caused by 1.7 Magnitude Earthquake in Astoria

580 Main St, Roosevelt Island, Manhattan

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According to local news reports, the underground vibrations and "explosion" sounds were caused by a nearby 1.7 magnitude earthquake in Astoria this morning.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 580 Main St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at River Rd & Main St.

According to local news reports, the underground vibrations and "explosion" sounds were caused by a nearby 1.7 magnitude earthquake in Astoria this morning.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 580 Main St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at River Rd & Main St.

According to local news reports, the underground vibrations and "explosion" sounds were caused by a nearby 1.7 magnitude earthquake in Astoria this morning.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 580 Main St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at River Rd & Main St.

According to local news reports, the underground vibrations and "explosion" sounds were caused by a nearby 1.7 magnitude earthquake in Astoria this morning.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 580 Main St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at River Rd & Main St.

According to local news reports, the underground vibrations and "explosion" sounds were caused by a nearby 1.7 magnitude earthquake in Astoria this morning.

The address reported for this incident has changed to 580 Main St.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at River Rd & Main St.

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Manhattan FDNY · Jan 2, 8:00AM · 0:31
Tanya45.Tanya45,Box1945,ConEdisonisonscene.Theyfoundnegativeconditionssofarinanyofthebuildingsandthe260isgoingtoremainonsceneawaitingbuildings.We'vehadnorepeatoftheconditions.10-4.Tanya45.
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Manhattan FDNY · Jan 2, 7:29AM · 0:30
Division1-4.Fox1-9-4-5.Con-Ed'sgoingtodoa,uh,goingtocheckallthebuildings,Con-Ed'selectric,seewhat'sgoingon.We'regoingtodropdowntoa1-1.Uh,1-4'sgoingtotakeup.4-5willbeheretocommandus.CanyouseeifyoucangetusanETAonbuildings,please?Allright,10-4,standby.0-7-2-8,dispatcher3-8-6.
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Manhattan FDNY · Jan 2, 7:16AM · 0:31
Ladder117.SwitchingbacktoQueens.10-4.ManhattanDivision1-4.1-4.ConoeElectricsaysthey'reinroutebutthere'snoETA.Division1-4,theyjustshoweduponscene.10-4,thankyou.10-4.0715,dispatcher386.Squad288.288,Code2from1945.SwitchingbacktoQueens.
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user2729920Jan 2 at 6:59 AM

The power plant across the river in queens was flashing red, could be a reaction to the shaking

allin16Jan 2 at 8:32 PM

What was flashing red?

kc212121Jan 2 at 6:18 AM

Woke up around 5:30am whole building shook

borkmaster0Jan 2 at 12:16 PM

Confirmed earthquake, magnitude 1.7 near Astoria that occurred at approximately 5:46 AM.

nyfineman1Jan 2 at 7:11 AM

I love how ABC calls them "small explosions". It shook my building across the river! Not so small!

user2729920Jan 2 at 6:59 AM

The power plant across the river in queens was flashing red, could be a reaction to the shaking

allin16Jan 2 at 8:32 PM

What was flashing red?

kc212121Jan 2 at 6:18 AM

Woke up around 5:30am whole building shook

borkmaster0Jan 2 at 12:16 PM

Confirmed earthquake, magnitude 1.7 near Astoria that occurred at approximately 5:46 AM.

nyfineman1Jan 2 at 7:11 AM

I love how ABC calls them "small explosions". It shook my building across the river! Not so small!

user2729920Jan 2 at 6:59 AM

The power plant across the river in queens was flashing red, could be a reaction to the shaking

allin16Jan 2 at 8:32 PM

What was flashing red?

kc212121Jan 2 at 6:18 AM

Woke up around 5:30am whole building shook

borkmaster0Jan 2 at 12:16 PM

Confirmed earthquake, magnitude 1.7 near Astoria that occurred at approximately 5:46 AM.

nyfineman1Jan 2 at 7:11 AM

I love how ABC calls them "small explosions". It shook my building across the river! Not so small!

user2729920Jan 2 at 6:59 AM

The power plant across the river in queens was flashing red, could be a reaction to the shaking

allin16Jan 2 at 8:32 PM

What was flashing red?

kc212121Jan 2 at 6:18 AM

Woke up around 5:30am whole building shook

borkmaster0Jan 2 at 12:16 PM

Confirmed earthquake, magnitude 1.7 near Astoria that occurred at approximately 5:46 AM.

nyfineman1Jan 2 at 7:11 AM

I love how ABC calls them "small explosions". It shook my building across the river! Not so small!

user2729920Jan 2 at 6:59 AM

The power plant across the river in queens was flashing red, could be a reaction to the shaking

allin16Jan 2 at 8:32 PM

What was flashing red?

kc212121Jan 2 at 6:18 AM

Woke up around 5:30am whole building shook

borkmaster0Jan 2 at 12:16 PM

Confirmed earthquake, magnitude 1.7 near Astoria that occurred at approximately 5:46 AM.

nyfineman1Jan 2 at 7:11 AM

I love how ABC calls them "small explosions". It shook my building across the river! Not so small!

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