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2.1 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Virginia 2.1 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Virginia
2.1 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Virginia Did you feel it? A small earthquake was reported near Richmond, VA around 10:45 p.m. Monday, April 8, the USGS said. The 2.1 magnitude quake happened 5 km north of Glen Allen, and was felt by a handful of residents in Glen Allen, Midlothian, Beaverdam and Ashland. Last week, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake in New Jersey was felt all over the Northeast.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Small Earthquake Reported In Maryland: US Geological Survey Small Earthquake Reported In Maryland: US Geological Survey
Small Earthquake Reported In Maryland: US Geological Survey A small earthquake was reported in Maryland early on Tuesday morning, Jan. 2, officials confirmed. The 2.3-magnitude quake struck about 3 km west of Rockville around 12:50 a.m., according to the United States Geological Survey. An interactive map shows the quake's epicenter between Lakewood Country Club and Lakewood Elementary School, and could be felt throughout the region. It traveled 47.2 km in just .48 seconds with a depth of 15.3 km. While the quake was reportedly felt by more than 1,600 people, no injuries or damages occurred, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson …

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by Valerie Musson