2011 Virginia Earthquake
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| Magnitude | 5. 8 Mw |
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| Areas affected | Canada |
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| Max. intensity | VII (Very strong) |
| Peak acceleration | 0. 26g |
| Depth | 6 km (4 mi) |
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| ID | 2157380 |
About 2011 Virginia Earthquake
On August 23, 2011, a magnitude 5. 8 earthquake hit the Piedmont region of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, at 1:51:04 p. m. EDT. The epicenter, in Louisa County, was 38 mi northwest of Richmond and 5 mi south-southwest of the town of Mineral.