The United States Geological Survey confirms a
magnitude 2.3 earthquake was recorded 1 mile southeast of Providence at 3:43 a.m. It was recorded at a depth of 9.5 miles.
NBC 10 News received multiple viewer comments that they felt or heard something around that time.
"Really loud in Bristol. Sounded like a very low plane then the house shook," Chris told us on
NBC 10's Facebook page.
"I heard a rumble and thought it was a thunderstorm. My dog is sticking to me like glue," said Patricia of Greene.
"Earthquake felt in Johnston. Thought it was a car accident in front of my house!" Alissa said in a tweet.
There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.