The United States Geological Survey reported a small earthquake spawned near the same area where a violent quake erupted in 2011.
USGS said a 2.8 magnitude earthquake rumbled nearly 5 ½ miles from Louisa, Virginia, along the central Virginia Seismic Zone shortly after 3 a.m. Sunday. Louisa is roughly 60 miles northwest of Richmond, Virginia.
Police in Louisa said they did feel the quake and report no injuries or damage. An email from a News4 viewer said, "Either another earthquake or huge aftershock near Louisa Va. I live in Orange Va and woke us all up."
The USGS said earthquakes have been shaking central Virginia since at least 1774. In 2011, a large quake measuring 5.8 shook the area, causing widespread damage and was felt up and down the east coast.
The 2011 quake's epicenter was also around Louisa, but the temblor caused damage around D.C., including at Union Station and the National Cathedral. The Washington Monument developed cracks and was closed to the public for nearly three years as repairs were made.
