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Strong earthquake strikes the U.S. East Coast, widely felt

2011-08-24 01:05:03 GMT+7 (ICT)

WASHINGTON, D.C. (BNO NEWS) -- A strong earthquake struck the U.S. state of Virginia on early Tuesday afternoon, seismologists said, with shaking felt in Washington, D.C. and New York City.

The 5.8-magnitude earthquake at 1.51 p.m. local time (1751 GMT) was centered about 9 miles (15 kilometers) from Mineral, Virginia. It struck about 3.7 miles (6 kilometers) deep, making it a shallow earthquake, according to the West Coast and Tsunami Warning Center.

Strong shaking was felt as far away as Washington, D.C. and New York City.

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-- © BNO News All rights reserved 2011-08-24

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Washingtonians close the schools when there's 1/2 inch of snow. I imagine many panic attacks going on now.

Washington is a city of Southern efficiency and Northern charm.
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Fortunately :whistling: all the politicians were on vacation so they were safe.:(

At first I thought that a very rude, insensitive thing to say. Then I thought of these guys ...

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I didn't know anything could shake Washington.

I hope nobody spilled their tea at the Tea Party.

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