1.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Southeastern Connecticut

LEDYARD, CT — If you felt the ground rumbling Thursday morning, it wasn't just your imagination. A small earthquake originating near Ledyard caused booms and shaking buildings in Southeastern Connecticut.

The U.S. Geological Survey reported that it was a 1.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred 2 km east-southeast of Ledyard. The organization's website also noted that people reported feeling the earthquake.

No damage or injuries were reported as a result of the earthquake.

The Town of Stonington said in a statement: "It has been confirmed that a 1.08 magnitude earthquake occurred at 8:20AM in the area of Ledyard."

Stonington police told WFSB 3-TV that they received 911 calls at around 8:20 a.m., with callers saying their windows were shaking.

Previously, the town had released statement on social media regarding booms and buildings shaking in Mystic and Old Mystic:

"The Town Hall, Police Department and Emergency Management teams are aware of the incidents that occurred in the Mystic/Old Mystic area consisting of loud booms and shaking of buildings.

"We are working to identify the cause and will keep you posted as we learn more."

A similar phenomenon was reported in East Hampton earlier this month.

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