At 2 p.m. Saturday, a thunderous boom shattered the calm in Boston’s suburbs, rattling windows and prompting dozens of emergency calls. The National Weather Service flagged the sound as possibly meteoritic, stating “hints it may have been a meteorite.” NASA has been asked to confirm, but no injuries have been reported.

The United States Geological Survey quickly ruled out an earthquake, labeling a bolide—a meteor that detonates under atmospheric pressure—as the probable cause. Boston police sent officers to Brighton, roughly ten miles from downtown, to secure the site and gather eyewitness accounts. Calls flooded the department’s dispatch, reflecting widespread unease.

Social media erupted with theories ranging from a nuclear detonation to an extraterrestrial event, mirroring speculation that followed a similar rumble in South Carolina on Thursday. That earlier boom, heard around 5:30 p.m. by thousands, also left officials without an immediate explanation, though no damage or casualties were reported.

Insurance firms are watching the incident for potential property claims, while aerospace agencies note a surge in meteoroid‑tracking requests. Authorities have urged the public to avoid conjecture until forensic analysis and NASA’s sensor review are complete. Police remain on scene, and the investigation continues pending scientific confirmation.