Mysterious 'Massive Booms' Reported Across NJ, NY: Earthquake, Fireball Speculations Loom

Mysterious rattling was reported by New York and New Jersey residents Tuesday morning, July 16.

Locals reported rattling just after 11:20 a.m., however, the USGS had not confirmed any seismic shifts as of 12:25 p.m. Exactly after the rattling occurred, NY and CT residents reported witnessing fireballs.

Residents of Ocean County, NJ speculated the booms may have been caused by activity at the Warren Grove Air to Ground Range, used for New Jersey Air National Guard training. Little Egg Harbor police had warned of activity about an hour before the booms had been reported.

As of 1:20 p.m., a cause for the thunder-like booms had not been confirmed.

One resident in Bergen County reported feeling their house shaking. Others took to X.