India, May 29 -- A loud boom was heard in Columbia, in South Carolina on Thursday, leaving people confused about what caused it. WACH reported that the 'loud boom' was heard and felt across the Midlands around 5:30pm.

The publication added that viewers had reported hearing it from North Augusta to Darlington County. The two places are about 145 miles (232 km) apart.

A meteorologist for WLTX wrote on Facebook "Anyone else near Columbia hear/feel that?," and added "We're working to figure it out."

Another person asked on X "Earthquake? Or thunder? Im leaning earthquake. But it honestly felt more like an explosion here near Lexington, SC." To this the National Weather Service (NWS) Columbia account replied "We also heard and felt the boom...