Virginia Earthquake Reaches Rhode Island and Toronto

By Fionna Agomuoh, Christian Post Contributor
Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Reports say that the earthquake that hit Virginia less than an hour ago had tremors that were felt as far as Rhode Island in the United States.

Reports from Christian Post partner CTS TV and the Vancouver Sun confirm that the earthquake was also felt in Toronto.

Earlier reports of a 5.8 quake have been updated to 5.9 and Mineral, Virginia between Charlottesville and Richmond has been confirmed as the epicenter.

There have been no immediate reports of injuries, however several areas have been evacuated, including the Capitol Building in Washington DC and JKF Airport in New York.

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