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Unexplained Boom Rattles Homes Across Hampton Roads and Northeast North Carolina

USGS recorded no quake, leaving investigators without an explanation.

Overview

  • Residents in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Moyock reported a sudden loud bang that briefly shook homes Sunday evening.
  • A viewer video from Virginia Beach showed a garage door rattling immediately after the noise.
  • The U.S. Geological Survey reported no seismic activity in the region at the time of the reports.
  • The Virginia Beach Fire Department said units could not locate a source for the sound or vibration.
  • Reporters have requested updates from city officials as residents share accounts and unconfirmed theories, including the possibility of a sonic boom.