Earthquake in Mid Atlantic

[jeff]

There was a small earthquake here in central PA just a while ago. i thought the neighbors were having a fun time, but reports are surfacing that a 5.9 earthquake hit the northern virginia/DC area.

[carriefann]

There was a small earthquake here in central PA just a while ago. i thought the neighbors were having a fun time, but reports are surfacing that a 5.9 earthquake hit the northern virginia/DC area.

Ha ha thats hilarious what you said! But seriously, I hope no one is hurt and you are ok.

[Suellen]

I live in New Jersey and I felt it too -- I didn't know what was happening.

[conorlovescarrie:)]

I live in CT and I feel like the only person in the state who didnt feel it. Everyone was talking about it but I didnt even notice it. I hope everyones okay!

[12russ79]

There was a small earthquake here in central PA just a while ago. i thought the neighbors were having a fun time, but reports are surfacing that a 5.9 earthquake hit the northern virginia/DC area.

WELCOME TO THE PARTY PAL...... LOL

In La LA land a 5.9 is like a small fish we just throw it back and go on waiting for the BIG ONE!!!!!


All kidding aside i hope everyones ok and theres no damage!!!!!

[Pi314CA]

The USGS site shows it was 83 miles SW of Washington D.C. between Charlottesville and Richmond VA.

While all U.S. Capitol buildings were evacuated, there were no reports of injuries or damage.

[carriefann]

well thats good to know.

[abbeyjones18]

I live in CT and I feel like the only person in the state who didnt feel it. Everyone was talking about it but I didnt even notice it. I hope everyones okay!

Same here. I didn't feel a thing in RI. I hope that everyone is safe and okay.

[Cps235]

I live in NYC and I felt it. I hope anyone who has been impacted by the earthquake are doing okay.

[GumbyJRH]

I live in S.C and we felt it.. Thought I was loosing my mind, lol...

[nccountrygal]

I felt it in Raleigh North Carolina too.

[rosie08]

I know I felt it here in NC and now we are waiting on Irene!! wahoo!

[Kizmet311]

Apparently it was felt in my hometown of Pikeville, KY. Someone even posted pictures of cracks it caused in one of the government buildings. They also evacuated a bank and some other buildings because they were shaking. Crazy how far away it can be felt.

[Carrieflattsfan]

I have relatives that live right on the DC/Virginia border.

Thankfully, we've heard from them and know they're OK.

[JB172]

There was an earthquake in Ohio when I was in the 8th grade that was under a 5 and that was a very strange feeling.

[Mirasa45A]

There was a small earthquake here in central PA just a while ago. i thought the neighbors were having a fun time, but reports are surfacing that a 5.9 earthquake hit the northern virginia/DC area.

Now, you know how we feel when we have an earthquake here in CALIFORNIA

[AIgrl06]

I live in Northern VA and we definitely felt it, heh. It's all anyone's been talking about today... we don't get earthquakes here, lol. I was at work and stuff was falling off of shelves, etc. Schools are closed tomorrow. Interesting experience.

[Pi314CA]

Now, you know how we feel when we have an earthquake here in CALIFORNIA

5.8 is small when compared to California quakes. I was within 30 miles of the big one in 1989 that disrupted the World Series. That one was a 7.0 I think.

[carrieguy2]

felt it in Maryland. my room shook and a few items fell from some shelves!

[clarkie]

tremors were felt along much of the east coast, which is strange for being a mild earthquake.