The United States Geological Survey says to expect aftershocks from the 5.8-magnitude earthquake earthquake that struck the Washington area Tuesday afternoon.
According to the USGS., the earthquake struck at 1:51 p.m. and was centered near Mineral, Va. which is located about 39 miles northwest of Richmond and 87 miles southwest of the District.
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