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Minor earthquake reported in Virginia early Wednesday

Posted at 10:01 AM, Mar 22, 2017
and last updated 2017-03-22 12:11:59-04

RICHMOND, Va. — A minor earthquake rumbled in Virginia on Wednesday morning.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 2.4-magnitude earthquake centered about seven miles northeast of Buckingham, Virginia.

The earthquake was reported at about 7 a.m.

No damage was reported.

Wednesday’s earthquake comes 10 days after a 2.3-magnitude earthquake rumbled parts of Goochland, according to WTVR. It was centered about three miles northeast of Goochland Courthouse and not far from Oilville.