US Edition3.0 magnitude earthquake sends shake through Central Virginia
- A 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Dillwyn, Buckingham County, Virginia, on Tuesday afternoon, shaking Central Virginia.
- The earthquake resulted from natural seismic activity in the region, occurring about 5.5 miles south of Dillwyn and 55.6 miles west of Richmond.
- Residents from multiple locations including Colonial Heights, North Chesterfield, Richmond’s Fan District, Farmville, Crewe, and beyond reported feeling shaking and loud rumbling sounds.
- Diane Boggs Blackburn reported feeling her home in Dillwyn trembling along with a loud explosion, while others mentioned hearing a strong rumble and experiencing entire houses shaking.
- No damage was reported, consistent with a 3.0 magnitude quake that is often felt but rarely causes harm, and USGS encourages people to share their location to aid data collection.
29 Articles
29 Articles
Tremor shakes up area residents
Staff reports A 5.4-magnitude earthquake was felt in Alamogordo, Carlsbad, and surrounding areas on May 5, but there were no reports of injuries or property… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post Tremor shakes up area residents appeared first on Ruidoso News.
Earthquake Reported In Central Virginia: Did You Feel It?
Small Earthquake Rattles Central Virginia: Did You Feel It? - Across Virginia, VA - The United States Geological Survey said an earthquake hit shortly after 1 p.m. Tuesday, and was felt as far north as Arlington.
2.8 magnitude earthquake sends shake through Central Virginia and more headlines • Virginia Mercury
The state Capitol. (Photo by Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury) • “2.8 magnitude earthquake near Dillwyn sends shake through Central Virginia.” — WTVR • “Man jailed after machete brandishing in Virginia Square.” — ARLnow • “Virginia Beach School Board to review DEI policy decisions in special meeting.” — WAVY • “New environmental laws in Virginia include protecting wetlands and building community ‘power plants.’” — WHRO • “Virginia native Gabby Dougla…
3.0 magnitude earthquake sends shake through Central Virginia
By WTVR CBS 6 Web Staff Click here for updates on this story BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, Virginia (WTVR) — A 3.0 magnitude earthquake occurred near Dillwyn, Virginia in Buckingham County Tuesday afternoon, sending a shake through Central Virginia. CBS 6 viewers across the region said they felt the shake, including in Colonial Heights, North Chesterfield, and the Fan District in Richmond. Here’s a sampling of comments left on the CBS 6 Facebook page: …
Why does Central Virginia get earthquakes?
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- There have been two earthquakes recorded across the Central Virginia area in the past week, which might prompt some residents to ask -- why does this happen? Calls and emails came pouring in on Tuesday, May 6, at around 1 p.m., with several residents across the Central Virginia region alerting the 8News team to a 3.0 magnitude earthquake that originated near the town of Dillwyn in Buckingham County. This came just days af…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 91% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
