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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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.

JFK

Edited August 23, 201114 yr by Jingthing

Fortunately all the politicians were on vacation so they were safe.

Fortunately 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 ...

Em. What can on say to that.

I didn't know anything could shake Washington.

I hope nobody spilled their tea at the Tea Party.