Earthquake Felt in Nazareth

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Virginia this afternoon sending shock waves felt from North Carolina thru New York including the Lehigh Valley.


The earthquake hit Virginia a little before 2PM with the shock wave reaching this area shortly after 2PM. Social Media explodes with reports of surprised residents throughout the area feeling that unfamiliar rumbling under their feet.

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  1. bev wismer
    August 23, 2011 | 3:36 pm

    Knew it wasn’t blasting at the quarry…more of a sway…I was surprised my cat didn’t re act. Thought I was imagining it till I asked my husband and he felt it too on a different floor of the house.

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