SALEM, N.H. (WHDH) - The United States Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 1.8 earthquake near Salem, New Hampshire on Saturday night.
The earthquake occurred at 9:45 p.m. about two miles west of Salem center with a depth of just over one and a half miles, the USGS said.
Salem police confirmed the earthquake on Facebook and said, “For those of you wondering, it has been confirmed we had a small earthquake in Salem tonight. Thank you everyone for the concern.”
Residents in the comment section reported hearing a large explosion and felt their house shake.
There were no reported injuries.
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