A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck the U.S. East Coast from Virginia to Boston on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake was initially reported at 5.8 magnitude. The Pentagon and U.S. Capitol Building in Washington were evacuated.
Magnitude 6.0 quake hits U.S. East Coast
External References & Further Reading
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/08/23/us-quake-usa-idUSTRE77M67120110823



