Crime & Safety

Earthquake Felt in Woonsocket

The 1.7-magnitude quake hit shortly after 1:30 p.m.

A small earthquake hit Woonsocket Friday afternoon.

The 1.7-magnitude quake was reported by the U.S. Geological Survey at 1:38 p.m. about 2 miles northeast of the city center.

No immediate damage was reported.

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