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5.9 Magnitude Earthquake on August 23, 2011 near Richmond, Virginia

A moderate earthquake occurred in Virginia at 01:51:04 PM near Richmond, Virginia. The magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred at an estimated depth of 6 km (3.7 miles).  Ground motion was reported in many parts of eastern Kentucky and as far away as Louisville.

For more information on this event, see the USGS website: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eqinthenews/2011/usc0005ild/

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