Richmond, Virginia and Earthquake

Earthquake Rattles Richmond, VA As Residents Report 'Big Boom'
The 2.8 magnitude earthquake occurred at about 5:30 p.m. local time on Tuesday, with shaking felt across Virginia and beyond.
2.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Richmond, Virginia Tuesday; no damage or injures reported
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Richmond, Virginia area Tuesday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Small earthquake rattles part of Virginia
No damage or injuries were reported from the small quake in central Virginia, but many people reported it to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Earthquake rattles parts of Virginia on Tuesday
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 t
Another earthquake rattles Central Virginia
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck near the Wyndham neighborhood for the second time in less than 12 hours. The second earthquake happened around 2:50 a.m. Wednesday. The first earthquake was a 2.8 magnitude quake that happened around 5:30 p.
Minor Earthquake Shakes Virginia Communities; No Major Damage Reported
A small earthquake shook a Virginia county late on Tuesday afternoon, causing some concerns for some in the area. The US Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed that shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 14, there was a 2.
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