SHARE

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 2.8 magnitude earthquake reported in Henrico County and nearby municipalities. 

According to USGS, the epicenter of the quake was around a mile north of Wyndham, not far from Short Pump (3.9 miles), Glen Allen (6.1 miles), Laurel (6.9 miles) and Richmond (13.2 miles).

The epicenter of the Virginia earthquake on Tuesday.

USGS

"Since at least 1774, people in central Virginia have felt small earthquakes and suffered damage from infrequent larger ones," the organization noted

"The largest damaging earthquake (magnitude 5.8) in the seismic zone occurred in 2011," officials added. "Smaller earthquakes that cause little or no damage are felt each year or two."

County officials confirmed that there were reports of an earthquake, though as of 7 p.m. on Tuesday, there were no reports of damage.

Did you feel it? Those who may have felt the ground shake can let the agency know through its interactive map

Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

to follow Daily Voice Fredericksburg and receive free news updates.

SCROLL TO NEXT ARTICLE

Follow Fredericksburg Daily Voice

Get important news about your town as it happens.

Something went wrong. Please subscribe again.