Meteor Explodes Near Boston: ‘Bigger Than a Normal Fireball’ A 3-feet-wide meteor exploded in the atmosphere north of Boston on Saturday afternoon, causing a loud ‘double boom’ and shaking buildings across New England. While many initially suspected an earthquake, the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed no seismic activity was recorded. NASA stated the fireball reached speeds of 75,000 mph and detonated 40 miles north of the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border.

• A 3-feet-wide meteor exploded near Boston on Saturday afternoon.
• The event caused a loud ‘double boom’ and ground shaking across New England.
• The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the event was not an earthquake.
• NASA reported the fireball traveled at up to 75,000 mph and exploded 40 miles north of the MA-NH border.