Earthquake Hits About 45 Miles Northwest of Washington, DC: USGS

Earthquake Hits About 45 Miles Northwest of Washington, DC: USGS
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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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A small earthquake hit around 50 miles outside of Washington, D.C., on Sunday afternoon.

The U.S. Geological Survey said the 3.0-magnitude quake struck two miles southeast of Bolivar, West Virginia, and 45 miles northwest of Washington. The location is about 14 miles northwest of Leesburg, Virginia.

About 80 people reported feeling the temblor, which took place shortly after 2 p.m. EST, reported FOX-5 DC.

The agency said the quake hit at a depth of 3.1 miles, or 5 kilometers.

It added that a quake of that magnitude is categorized as “weak” and no damage was reported.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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