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5.9 magnitude Virginia earthquake today!

Here's the map of the epicenter of the 5.9 magnitude earthquake in Virginia. Plus, much more information from the USGS.
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Detailed earthquake information from USGS

Magnitude5.9
Date-Time
  • Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 17:51:03 UTC
  • Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 01:51:03 PM at epicenter
Location37.975 N, 77.969 W
Depth1 km (~0.6 mile) (poorly constrained)
RegionVIRGINIA
Distances45 km (27 miles) E of Charlottesville, Virginia

55 km (34 miles) SW of Fredericksburg, Virginia

64 km (39 miles) NW of RICHMOND, Virginia

82 km (50 miles) NNE of Farmville, Virginia

Location Uncertaintyhorizontal +/- 10.9 km (6.8 miles); depth +/- 7.4 km (4.6 miles)
ParametersNST=390, Nph=390, Dmin=57.9 km, Rmss=1.17 sec, Gp= 47 ,

M-type=regional moment magnitude (Mw), Version=6

Source
  • Magnitude: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)

    Location: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)

Event IDusc0005ild

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