Earthquake in Virginia, Washington D.C. Today - Earthquakes - Zimbio
The quake struck slightly before 2 p.m., forcing the evacuation of several buildings including the Pentagon. Reuters reports the earthquake's epicenter was near Mineral, Virginia, and lasted for about 30 to 45 seconds.
There have been no reports of serious damages or injuries. The quake was considered very strong for the mid-Atlantic. Virginia's earthquake comes on the heels of another rare quake in Trinidad, Colorado, which rocked the state with a magnitude of approximately 5.3.
This is not the first time in recent history that an earthquake has struck the area. On July 16, 2010, a 3.6-magnitude quake struck at about 5 a.m., causing no major disruptions.
The quake was felt as far away as Pennsylvannia and West Virginia, as earthquakes east of the Rocky Mountains can be felt over a larger surface area. Read more at http://www.zimbio.com/
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