Record Earthquake Rattles Charlestown
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake occurred at 9:10 a.m., Sunday, November 8. It was centered 30 miles southeast of Providence on the north shore of Buzzards Bay, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Charlestown residents reported a loud rumbling noise that sounded like a very large truck and shaking houses that went on for what seemed like about 10 seconds. No damage has been reported.
Aftershocks of a magnitude 3.0 or lower could occur over the next week or two.
This is the strongest recorded earthquake in this area.
For more on the Earthquake, or to report your experience, visit the USGS webpage.
November 9, 2020 @ 8:43 am
Yes in Charlestown near Westerly border I felt a shaking vibration and noise like a heavy truck rumbling by or Times Square station with trains . Where does one go for information when something like this occurs? I tried tv news but no info till much later.