Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Earthquake Hits Va. , Tremors Felt In Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit Virginia Tuesday, and tremors were felt in Charlotte and along the East Coast. Did you feel anything? Share your story on our Facebook page.
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The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake was half a mile deep. Shaking was felt at the White House and all over the East Coast. Parts of the Pentagon, White House and Capitol were evacuated. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
WATCH: On Camera: DC Quake Shakes Meeting
The quake was centered near Louisa, Va., in Louisa County, which is northwest of Richmond and south of Washington. The US Weather Service said no is tsunami expected after the quake.
Obama and many of the nation's leaders were out of town on August vacation when the quake struck at 1:51 p.m. EDT. The shaking was felt on the Martha's Vineyard golf course as Obama was just starting a round.
The East Coast gets earthquakes, but usually smaller ones and is less prepared than California or Alaska for shaking.
WSOCTV.com News
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/28951655/detail...
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The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake was half a mile deep. Shaking was felt at the White House and all over the East Coast. Parts of the Pentagon, White House and Capitol were evacuated. There were no immediate reports of injuries.
WATCH: On Camera: DC Quake Shakes Meeting
The quake was centered near Louisa, Va., in Louisa County, which is northwest of Richmond and south of Washington. The US Weather Service said no is tsunami expected after the quake.
Obama and many of the nation's leaders were out of town on August vacation when the quake struck at 1:51 p.m. EDT. The shaking was felt on the Martha's Vineyard golf course as Obama was just starting a round.
The East Coast gets earthquakes, but usually smaller ones and is less prepared than California or Alaska for shaking.
WSOCTV.com News
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/28951655/detail...
I pray all is well with them.