Three earthquakes reported off southeast coast of Rhode Island
No damage was reported, though one quake was strong enough to be felt in northwest Providence
By Carlos R. Muñoz Globe Staff,Updated May 15, 2022, 4:11 p.m.
PROVIDENCE — Three earthquakes struck off the southeast coast of Rhode Island over the weekend, including one that could be felt in northwest Providence.
The first magnitude 2.2 quake was reported at 4:42 a.m. Saturday, approximately 18 miles south-southeast of Narragansett Pier in the Atlantic Ocean. At 10:15 p.m., there was a 2.5 aftershock in the same area, according to the US Geological Survey, followed by a 2.2 aftershock near New Shoreham at 2:40 a.m. Sunday. The second temblor had a weak intensity rating of III, but was felt in northwest Providence, the USGS reports.
There were a total of 20 responses and no damage reports.
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