The mysterious loud bang or explosion-like sound was so intense that it reached as far as Virginia, leaving residents puzzled and concerned about the source of the disturbance.
Some online users said it shook the ground like an earthquake.
Daily Mail reported:
Multiple agencies have received calls about the mysterious loud noise, which was heard as far as away as Virginia.
Police are said to be calling the Federal Aviation Administration and others for more information.
The Department of Homeland Security said there is no threat at this time, but no cause was given.
A CCTV camera captured the sound of the mysterious loud bang.
Hearing Of An #Explosion In #Washington DC....Anyone Else Hear About It? pic.twitter.com/K6qVcGt0Rd
— seyma cetin (@seymacetin777) June 4, 2023
Huge boom or explosion in Washington DC a couple of minutes ago. Seems people from Northern Virginia to Maryland heard it. Shook homes here on Capitol Hill. Does anyone know what it was? #WashingtonDC
— Cole Rojewski (@ColeRojewski) June 4, 2023
Huge explosion. I’m between Annapolis & Washington DC. WTF.
— Paula Dixon (@thepauladixon) June 4, 2023
Multiple sources reporting a "large boom" or "large explosion " near Washington D.C. though it's currently unclear what caused the noise#Breaking #USA #WashingtonDC
— Cecil Choate (@Cecil3695Cecil) June 4, 2023
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By Jim Hoft