On May 30, a meteor exploded off the coast of Massachusetts, causing a loud boom that startled residents around 2 p.m. EDT. Locals took to social media to report the incident, describing the blast as more intense than typical thunder. Meteorologists, including Danielle Noyes from 1 Degree Outside, indicated that the explosion was likely caused by a meteor, pending confirmation from NASA, which may require locating debris. The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed that no earthquakes were detected at the time of the explosion. Nick Stewart, a meteorologist, shared NOAA images showing a distinctive flash over the bay, supporting the meteor theory. Meteorologist Eric Fisher confirmed on social media that the explosion was indeed caused by a meteor entering the atmosphere. Residents reported feeling vibrations and hearing multiple blasts, with one individual from Framingham noting the shockwave felt during the event. The phenomenon occurs as meteors enter Earth's atmosphere at speeds ranging from 25,000 to 160,000 miles per hour, creating pressure waves that result in sonic booms.