On Saturday, a meteor exploded over northeastern Massachusetts and southeastern New Hampshire, generating loud booms that echoed across the region. According to NASA's deputy news chief Jennifer Dooren, the explosion released energy equivalent to approximately 300 tons of TNT. The incident occurred just after 2 PM (1806 GMT), alarming local residents who reported that the sounds were so intense they caused houses to shake. The meteor, traveling at a remarkable speed of 75,000 miles per hour (more than 120,000 km/h), broke apart at an altitude of 40 miles. Dooren clarified that this fireball was a natural object and not related to any currently active meteor shower, nor was it a re-entry of space debris or a satellite. The unexpected nature of the event led to numerous social media reports from startled residents, highlighting the widespread impact of the meteor's explosion in the area.