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Did You Feel It?: The Virginia Earthquake of August 23, 2011
The magnitude 5.8 earthquake that struck Louisa County was among the largest to occur along the
eastern seaboard of the United States. It caused extensive damage in central Virginia and was likely
felt by more people than any other earthquake in U.S. history. Join USGS scientists on November 2nd
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to discuss the seismology of the earthquake, its effects, and its context in the geology of Virginia.
FREE and Open to the Public
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Requests for accommodations (i.e. sign language interpreting) require notice at least two weeks before the event. Please email jcorley@usgs.gov or call 703-648-7770.