SMALL EARTHQUAKE CONFIRMED IN CONNECTICUT, RHODE ISLAND

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- The U.S. Geological Survey has confirmed a 3.3-magnitude earthquake near the Connecticut-Rhode Island state line.

Residents in Plainfield and Danielson in eastern Connecticut say a rumbling noise was heard shortly after 6:30 a.m. Monday.

The U.S. Geological Survey said areas affected by the earthquake Monday were Plainfield, Killingly and Norwich in Connecticut, and Coventry and Providence in Rhode Island

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[MANative]

1. It's the third, and largest, in less than a week.

We don't often get earthquakes here in CT, but several years ago, we had one in western CT that shook hubby and me out of bed.

[JackInGreen]

2. Welcome to the regular shaker club

from
-the west coast.

[Marrah_G]

3. First time I have heard of one here

I am in Providence, RI.

I was awake and did not feel anything.