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Minor earthquake reported in Virginia

The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a magnitude-2.3 earthquake struck in the county at 12:27 a.m. Friday. The epicenter was 6 miles south-southwest of Louisa.
Posted 2013-08-30T12:10:18+00:00 - Updated 2013-08-30T15:42:08+00:00

LOUISA, Va. (AP) - The Labor Day weekend is getting off to a shaky start in Louisa County.

The U.S. Geological Survey reports that a magnitude-2.3 earthquake struck in the county at 12:27 a.m. Friday. The epicenter was 6 miles south-southwest of Louisa, or about 215 miles from Raleigh.

No injuries or damage were immediately reported.

In 2011, the county was struck by a magnitude-5.8 earthquake.

 

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