An earthquake (5.9, preliminary magnitude) was felt up and down the U.S. east coast moments ago. It’s being reported that the epicenter was Mineral, Virginia and the quake was 3.7 miles deep.
Many federal buildings, including the Pentagon, have been evacuated in Washington, DC. According to The Associated Press, “Obama and many of the nation’s leaders were out of town on August vacation when the quake struck at 1:51 p.m. EDT. The shaking was felt on the Martha’s Vineyard golf course as Obama was just starting a round.”
Some buildings in NYC have also reportedly been evacuated.
We felt it up here in our palatial summer headquarters in Saratoga Springs, NY. Reminded us of any random month in Cali (but a bit stronger than average). No damage here, besides our Operation and Jenga games which will have to be restarted.
In influx of voice and data users following the quake has temporarily disrupted cellphone and landline service on AT&T, Verizon, and other carriers.
Interestingly, another quake (related?) with a preliminary magnitude of 5.3 and centered about nine miles from the city of Trinidad, Colorado hit at 11:46pm local time yesterday on Monday, August 22, 2011. It was felt as far away as Greeley, CO about 350 miles north, and into Kansas and New Mexico.
Did you feel either quake? Where were you? Any damage?