Did You Feel The Overnight Earthquake Where You Live In Connecticut?

CONNECTICUT — There was a minor earthquake in the region overnight, but most of us slept through it, although people as far away as New Jersey reported hearing a "boom" just before feeling a slight rumble.

According to initial data from the United States Geological Survey, the 2.2 magnitude earthquake occurred around 2 o'clock this morning about 2 kilometers south of Hastings-on-Hudson at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers.

The source of the odd noise and rumble caused some confusion early this morning. Shortly after the event, residents took to social media looking for answers. Most of those who reported feeling the minor earthquake were already awake at the time, but some report a large "boom" stirring them from their slumber.

The last reported earthquake in our region was the 1.4 magnitude rumbler that shook up Cos Cob in January of last year.

According to the USGS, earthquakes in the central and eastern U.S., although less frequent than in the western U.S., are typically felt over a much broader region. East of the Rockies, an earthquake can be felt over an area as much as ten times larger than a similar magnitude earthquake on the west coast.

Most often when Connecticut experiences an earthquake, the blame can be placed upon the underground faults in the central part of the state near Moodus in East Haddam.

If you felt the overnight earthquake, the USGS wants to hear about your experience. Fill out a short survey here. The data collected will help the agency to better understand the story the shifting earth is telling scientists.

And, of course, don't forget to share your experience with your neighbors in the comments below.