India, May 31 -- On Saturday, a large explosion was heard by a number of Boston residents. Residents said they felt shaking and heard powerful blasts throughout Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

USGS has not reported an earthquake, but buildings were believed to be trembling. A local on X wrote, "Police are unsure what just happened. No confirmed visible fire or smoke yet."

According to posts shared online, people in areas including Brighton, Somerville, Medford, Melrose, Southborough, and other nearby communities reported hearing the sound nearly simultaneously. Some residents also claimed they felt vibrations inside their homes.

One Reddit user wrote that they heard a boom that "shook everything in my room." The user wrote, "I'...