When did the 2011 Virginia earthquake occur?
Q: When did the 2011 Virginia earthquake occur?
A: The 2011 Virginia earthquake occurred on August 23, 2011 at 1:51 PM EDT (17:51 UTC).
Q: What was the magnitude of the 2011 Virginia earthquake?
A: The 2011 Virginia earthquake was a magnitude 5.8 (Mw) earthquake.
Q: Where was the focus of the 2011 Virginia earthquake located?
A: The focus of the 2011 Virginia earthquake was located 60 kilometers (37 mi) northwest of Richmond and 8 kilometers (5 mi) from the town of Mineral, Virginia.
Q: What is the Spotsylvania Fault?
A: The Spotsylvania Fault is an ancient fault line that now sits in the middle of the North American plate.
Q: How many aftershocks of the 2011 Virginia earthquake were there?
A: There were six aftershocks of the 2011 Virginia earthquake, with magnitudes of 2.8, 2.2, 4.2, 3.4, 4.5 and most of them minor.
Q: How common are strong earthquakes east of the Rockies in the U.S.?
A: Strong earthquakes east of the Rockies in the U.S. are very rare.
Q: When was the other magnitude 5.8 earthquake in the U.S.?
A: The other magnitude 5.8 earthquake in the U.S. occurred in 1944 on the New York-Ontario border.
