Meteor Explodes Over Lake Erie, Shakes Northern Ohio

A meteor exploded over Lake Erie, north of Cleveland, on March 17, 2026

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It was visible for around 5 and a half seconds, even in daylight.

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Hundreds of sightings were reported across several states, from Maryland to Kentucky.

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Thousands of people in northern Ohio heard a loud boom and felt the ground shake

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A seismometer in Lorain County and a weather satellite both detected the explosion at 8:56 a.m

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The meteor's exact size, path, and whether any fragments landed on the ground is still under investigation

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A meteor exploded over Lake Erie north of Cleveland on March 17, 2026, sending a loud boom across northern Ohio. Hundreds of sightings were reported from Maryland to Kentucky, and a seismometer in Lorain County detected the impact at 8:56 a.m.

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