A small #earthquake was reported in #NewYorkCity on Jan. 2 and could be behind reports of an explosion on #RooseveltIsland. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) says the magnitude 1.7 earthquake was reported in #Astoria, #Queens, around 5:45 a.m. EST at a depth of about 3 miles. Link in bio. #nyc #nyclife #queensny