US Edition3.0 magnitude earthquake sends shake through Central Virginia
- A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck near Dillwyn in Buckingham County, Virginia, on Tuesday afternoon at 1:08 p.m.
- This earthquake occurred in the Central Virginia Seismic Zone, known for previous quakes including a 5.8 event in 2011, and was reported by the USGS.
- Residents from Dillwyn, Farmville, Richmond’s Fan District, Colonial Heights, and beyond reported strong shaking and loud rumbles, with animals also reacting before shaking began.
- CBS 6 viewer Diane Boggs Blackburn reported feeling strong vibrations and heard a loud explosion at her home in Dillwyn, while others also experienced noticeable shaking and deep rumbling sounds in their houses.
- No damage was reported after the quake, consistent with typical effects of 3.0-magnitude temblors in the region, which are often widely felt but rarely cause harm.
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3.0 magnitude earthquake sends shake through Central Virginia
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