3.1 Magnitude Earthquake Detected In Connecticut

There was a magnitude 1.3 earthquake around three miles from Stamford, Connecticut, according to the U.S. Geologic Survey.

The website says the quake was detected at 10:12 a.m. about three miles west-northwest of Stamford.

A post on the Long Ridge Fire Company’s Facebook page said several units responded to the upper Long Ridge Road area after receiving reports of an explosion. When they arrived, they found the commotion was caused by the earthquake.

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