Earthquake in Providence,R.I.

Posted by Wayne G. Barber
Reports of a 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck Providence near the Cranston line early Wednesday morning, according to The United States Geological Survey.
Meteorologist T.J. Del Santo felt the quake, as well as many of our viewers who were woken up in the middle of the night.

• The earthquake occurred at 3:43 a.m., centering near Roger Williams Park Zoo.

Many people have been commenting on WPRI.com’s Facebook page, saying the small quake woke them up.
“I felt it in Smithfield. It shook the house like a good clap of thunder,” said Ray Voyer.
And a viewer in Massachusetts, said she even felt it.
“I live in Rehoboth and felt the earthquake! First time I’ve ever felt one.”

Joleen said the rumble scared her and she would have never guessed it was an earthquake.
“Wasn’t sure what it was. Car crash, explosion or even a small plane crash wasn’t sure, and didn’t hear any fire or police sirens, so had me confused.”
Source: WNRI Channel 12 News Media Press Release