The strongest earthquake to hit the East Coast in a century struck central Virginia on Tuesday.
The quake, measuring 5.8, was centered five miles from Mineral, about 150 miles northeast of Roanoke. It hit around 1:51 p.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake shut down North Anna Power Station nuclear reactors.
The quake, measuring 5.8, was centered five miles from Mineral, about 150 miles northeast of Roanoke. It hit around 1:51 p.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake shut down North Anna Power Station nuclear reactors.
Several aftershocks were recorded Tuesday in Central Virginia at 2:46 p.m., 6:46 p.m., 7:20 p.m., and 8:04 p.m.
Some damage was reported in Virginia, including property damage in Richmond and Louisa County.
Some damage was reported in Virginia, including property damage in Richmond and Louisa County.
In western Virginia, a few structures, including some high schools in the region, were evacuated after the earthquake but no significant damage or injuries were reported in this part of Virginia.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake originated 3.7 milesbelow the earth's surface.
