UPDATE: Video Shows Magnitude 5.8 Earthquake Felt In Vienna

Update 8:58 p.m.: Metro speed restrictions will continue through system closing tonight, WMATA said.

Update 8:12 p.m.: Some area residents felt the 4.2 magnitude aftershock that rocked the area around 8:04 p.m.

Update 6:48 p.m.:. despite the earthquake, Fairfax County Officials say.

All people in line for the Sheriff's primary ballot by 7 p.m. will be able to vote.

Update 6 p.m.:A Fairfax County Police Officer is stationed at the Vienna Metro station to watch over the large crowds evacuated from their buildings in D.C. after Tuesday's earthquake.

The 5.8 magnitude earthquake damaged the overpass from the North Parking lot (Vienna side), knocking ceiling tiles loose and leaving them hanging in the midst of rush hour.

Many of those commuters said their journeys took several hours –

Update 4:55 p.m.: VDOT has lifted all HOV restrictions, including I-395, I-95 and I-66.

Update 4:47 p.m.: The cars damaged by the falling bricks in Tysons Corner (in video above) appear to be in the 8300 block of Old Courthouse Road.

Update 4:41 p.m.: Fairfax County Public Schools spokeswoman Mary Shaw says they've received damage reports from some schools, and will inspect all schools this week.

In an email, she wrote, "We are receiving damage reports from a number of schools. Those schools will be preliminarily inspected today. If this assessment determines that more extensive structural damage assessment is needed, those buildings will be closed until that is completed. For schools with no reported damage or where our assessment indicates no structural damage, those schools will be allowed to open. All schools will be inspected this week."

Update 4:13 p.m.: For updates about the earthquake from Patches across Northern Virginia, read and "like" our Northern Virginia Earthquake Facebook Page.

Update 4:11 p.m. Twitter user Vingeviciute reported some damage at her neighbor's home. "#earthquake felt pretty strongly here in #Vienna,VA.Neighbours china broke and even piece of ceiling came down.No damage in our flat," she wrote.

Update 4:07 p.m: From Fairfax County Public Schools: "All Fairfax County Public Schools activities are canceled this evening. Those areas in schools that have polling places for the Virginia primary elections will remain open until the polls close."

Update 3:58 p.m.: YouTube user Pauldonovan08 posted this video of damage in Tysons Corner. We are trying to confirm where exactly this occurred.

Update 3:45 p.m. Metro has issued the following statement about tonight's service

Rail

• All Metrorail trains will continue to operate at 15 mph until further notice as Metro personnel perform track inspections of the entire rail system. 
• Customers should expect significant delays on Metrorail until further notice due to the reduced operating speed. 
• The speed restriction is likely to remain in place for several hours and will likely affect the evening commute.
• At Union Station, the Massachusetts Avenue entrance has been closed.  Customers should usea the First Street entrance instead.

Bus

• All Metrobus routes are operating with delays due to traffic signal outages and evacuating traffic.

Update 3:28 p.m.: The video above shows the back lot of the Vienna Police Department. Cars start to shake around the nine second mark.

Update 3:12 p.m.: Gov. Bob McDonnell has issued the following statement on the earthquake:

“We are currently working with federal, state and local agencies to assess the situation and determine if there has been any damage resulting from today’s 5.9 magnitude earthquake which was centered near Mineral in Louisa County. As part of this effort we are in touch with officials around the state. All indications are that emergency response plans and orderly evacuations have gone well today, and I thank all involved. In the wake of the earthquake, I would like to encourage all Virginians to check on neighbors and loved ones to ensure that everyone is safe and to continue cooperating with law enforcement and emergency responders working in your neighborhood. All resources of the Commonwealth have been put on alert to assist in any way necessary as we move forward.”

Update 3:03 p.m.: Vienna Police say no major damage has been reported to the station.

Patch received a report of a partially crumbled chimney in the west part of Vienna.

Update 2:58 p.m.: FEMA offers these tips on what to do after an earthquake

• Expect aftershocks. These secondary shockwaves are usually less violent than the main quake but can be strong enough to do additional damage to weakened structures and can occur in the first hours, days, weeks, or even months after the quake.
  
  
• Listen to a battery-operated radio or television. Check the Internet. Listen for the latest emergency information.
  
  
• Use the telephone only for emergency calls.
  
  
• Open cabinets cautiously. Beware of objects that can fall off shelves.
  
  
• Stay away from damaged areas. Stay away unless your assistance has been specifically requested by police, fire, or relief organizations. Return home only when authorities say it is safe.
  
  
• Help injured or trapped persons. Remember to help your neighbors who may require special assistance such as infants, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Give first aid where appropriate. Do not move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of further injury. Call for help.
  
  
• Clean up spilled medicines, bleaches, gasoline or other flammable liquids immediately. Leave the area if you smell gas or fumes from other chemicals.
  
  
• Inspect the entire length of chimneys for damage. Unnoticed damage could lead to a fire.
  
  
• Inspect utilities.
  
  • Check for gas leaks. If you smell gas or hear blowing or hissing noise, open a window and quickly leave the building. Turn off the gas at the outside main valve if you can and call the gas company from a neighbor's home. If you turn off the gas for any reason, it must be turned back on by a professional.
    
    
  • Look for electrical system damage. If you see sparks or broken or frayed wires, or if you smell hot insulation, turn off the electricity at the main fuse box or circuit breaker. If you have to step in water to get to the fuse box or circuit breaker, call an electrician first for advice.
    
    
  • Check for sewage and water lines damage. If you suspect sewage lines are damaged, avoid using the toilets and call a plumber. If water pipes are damaged, contact the water company and avoid using water from the tap. You can obtain safe water by melting ice cubes.

Update 2:55 p.m.: Fairfax County Courthouse and Massey Building are closed for the day, officials say.

Update 2:39 p.m.: Reader Dave Stafford reported feeling the earthquake around 2:11 p.m. at the Vienna Metro.

Reader Alison Noll, who was at work in Tysons Corner, said her whole building shook around 1:59 p.m.

Update 2:37 p.m. From Virginia Railway Express (VRE): Due to earthquake, trains are running at reduced speeds. Afternoon service may be delayed. Amtrak has stopped all train movement until tunnels can be inspected. We will keep riders updated as to the inspection process.

Update 2:30 p.m: Fairfax County officials say there is no known infrastructure damage at this time, according to its alert system.

Original 2:16 p.m. Vienna residents at work, in their cars and on the streets felt the shakes and tremors of a 5.8 magnitude earthquake Tuesday afternoon.

The earthquake occurred at 1:51 p.m., according to the United States Geological Survey. It was centered near Mineral, Va., about 85 miles southwest of Fairfax.

People are now on the phone having difficulty getting through on their cell phones.

The 10 - 15 seconds of tremors were reportedly felt in D.C., Vienna, Fairfax, Mount Vernon, Alexandria and in other areas of Northern Virginia.

Patch will have more information as this story develops.

Note: The USGS revised their original reading of the earthquake to 5.8