Virginia
Earthquake rattles parts of Virginia on Tuesday
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Geological Survey says a small earthquake rattled parts of Virginia on Tuesday.
Did Virginia have an earthquake?
What we know:
The agency’s website shows that a magnitude 2.8 magnitude earthquake occurred around 5:30 p.m. a little over a half mile northeast of Wyndham.
The region is about 20 miles northwest of Richmond and around 100 miles south of Washington, D.C.
The agency says the quake occurred at a depth of a little over a half mile (0.1 kilometers).
Was there any damage?
By the numbers:
While there were no reports of damage connected to the earthquake, it was strong enough to be felt by some in northern Virginia.
More than 1,300 reports regarding the earthquake were made to the USGS.
The agency says smaller earthquakes that cause little or no damage are felt each year or two in the area.
The U.S. Geological Survey says a small earthquake rattled parts of Virginia on Tuesday. (USGS)
The Source: Information in this article comes from the U.S. Geological Survey and the Associated Press.