5.8 earthquake in Virginia felt in Washington, New York City, North Carolina

WASHINGTON - A 5.9 magnitude earthquake centered northwest of Richmond, Va., shook much of Washington, D.C., and was felt as far north as Rhode Island, New York City and Martha's Vineyard, Mass., where President Barack Obama is vacationing.

• 2011-08-25T17:08:33+00:00
• Duration: 01:22

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