Large “Explosion” Heard and Felt in Western New York

Residents in one Western New York community are waking up after hearing, and feeling, what some described as an earthquake and others called a possible explosion. According to reports from residents in the area, the incident happened early Wednesday morning.

At this time, there are no confirmed reports of an explosion, and officials have not released details about exactly what may have caused the loud boom and shaking sensation.

Reports Pouring In Around Hamburg, NY

Many people living near the Town of Hamburg area reported hearing a loud noise and feeling their homes shake early Wednesday. Posts quickly began appearing on local social media pages as neighbors searched for answers and shared similar experiences.

According to some reports, "it shook me out of bed. I jumped up and ran outside". Others noted, "No clue what that was but it scared the daylight out of me".

There were reports from as far away as Eden as well.

This was mentioned from a resident in East Aurora: "Heard/felt an explosion just now. 5:14 am. Rattled the windows even".

What Could Have Caused the Loud Boom?

Some residents reported seeing what may have been a meteor passing overhead as they were driving early on Wednesday.

This video was captured in Lancaster:

Situations like this often end up having a routine explanation. In many cases across Western New York, loud booming noises and shaking reports have been linked to construction activity or heavy equipment in the area. For example, large dump trucks can create a significant booming sound when tailgates slam shut after unloading stone or dirt.

Still, no official cause has been confirmed in this case.

Did You Hear or Feel It?

Did you hear the loud boom or feel shaking at your house this morning? Residents across the area are continuing to report similar experiences as people search for answers.

Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.