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    2011 Virginia earthquake

    The 2011 Virginia earthquake occurred on August 23, 2011, at 1:51 pm EDT (17:51 UTC) in the Piedmont region of the US state of Virginia.

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    Italian news agency reports 3 dead in 5.8 magnitude quake that rocked central, north regions

    Italian news agency reports 3 dead in 5.

    8 magnitude quake that rocks central, north regions....

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      Moments before a rare, 5.8-magnitude shook Washington, D.C., the National Zoo said Wednesday many of its animals showed signs of distress -- some letting out cries, ...

    2. Twin 5.8-Magnitude Earthquakes Hit Near Christchurch, New Zealand

      A pair of 5.8-magnitude earthquakes struck near the New Zealand city of Christchurch Friday afternoon, causing widespread damage and sparking evacuations of the city...

    3. 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits New Zealand

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    4. Earthquake Felt Near Washington D.C.

      USGS reports 5.8 magnitude quake in Virginia

    5. Missouri 4.0 earthquake felt across 13 states

      A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck early Tuesday in the southeast corner Missouri, waking up residents in as many as 12 other surrounding states.The US Geological Sur...

    6. 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits East Coast

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    7. Two Nuclear Reactors Taken Offline Following 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake in Virginia

      Federal officials say two nuclear reactors at the North Anna Power Station in Louisa County, Va., were automatically taken off line by safety systems around the time...

    8. Another Aftershock From Earthquake Reported in Virginia

      MINERAL, Va.-- Central Virginia has been shaken by another aftershock from last week's earthquake.The U.S. Geological Survey reports a 3.4 magnitude aftershock at 5:...

    9. Search for Hidden Damage After U.S. East Coast Quake

      MINERAL, Virginia  -- Office buildings, schools and towering landmarks were being inspected Wednesday for hidden structural flaws a day after initial checks turned u...

    10. Washington D.C. Area Has History of Quakes

      A magnitude 5.8 earthquake in Mineral, Va., shook Washington, D.C., Tuesday, in what appears to be the largest earthquake to ever hit the region.The Washington area ...

    11. Virginia Governor Donates $5G After FEMA Denies Disaster Aid to Earthquake-Hit County

      Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell is appealing the Federal Emergency Management Agency's denial of disaster relief for earthquake-struck Louisa County, Va., and donated $5...

    12. Obama, First Lady Team Up to Tout Jobs Plan on Last Leg of Bus Tour

      HAMPTON, Va. -- President Obama is employing the services of the first lady on the final leg of his three-day bus tour as they tout proposals in the president's jobs...

    1. Ferrari auctions race car to raise money for quake victims, takes in foundry workers

      Ferrari is auctioning a race car to raise money for victims of the earthquakes that have rocked its northern Italian birthplace, Emilia-Romagna.The 599XX Evo has a c...

    2. At least 17 dead, buildings crumble after 5.8-magnitude earthquake hits northern Italy

      A powerful earthquake killed at least 17 people in northern Italy Tuesday, collapsing churches and factories. Rescue workers combing through the rubble of the quake ...

    3. Italian media says 10 dead in 5.8-magnitude quake that rocks same northern area hit 9 days

      A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck northern Italy on Tuesday, killing at least 10 people as factories, warehouses and a church collapsed in the same region still stru...

    4. Deja vu damage scenario in Italy's quakes as anti-seismic measures often not applied

      Earthquakes in Italy, like the twin temblors that claimed 24 lives this month in northern Italy, trigger a sense of terror and dread but also deja vu.Again and again...

    5. Workers again among the victims as factories collapse in Italy's latest deadly earthquake

      Workers at the small machinery company had just returned for their first shift following Italy's powerful and deadly quake earlier this month when another one struck...

    6. Workers again among the victims as factories collapse in Italy's latest deadly earthquake

      Workers at the small machinery company had just returned for their first shift following Italy's powerful and deadly quake earlier this month when another one struck...

    7. 5.8-magnitude earthquake in Virginia rocks Washington area, felt up and down East Coast

      The most powerful earthquake to strike the East Coast in 67 years shook buildings and rattled nerves from South Carolina to Maine on Tuesday. Frightened office worke...

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