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North Texas Rattled by Two Earthquakes

Dave Goldman — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:25:14 +0000

No damage has been reported after two minor earthquakes hit North Texas. The U.S. Geological Survey reports a 2.4 magnitude quake struck early Sunday about four miles north of Waxahachie. The second occurred more than two hours later at 6:56 a.m. near DeSoto. That was measured at a magnitude of 2.5. A quake of magnitude [...]

East Texas Records Third Earthquake in One Week

Dave Goldman — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:24:24 +0000

A 2.7 magnitude earthquake struck Thursday night south of Timpson, the site of two other earthquakes the past week and a total of nine since May 2012. The U.S. Geological Survey reports the quake hit around 3:20 p.m. Thursday, two miles south of Timpson in Shelby County. Authorities did not have any reports of damage [...]

Third Earthquake in Two Weeks Hits East Texas

Chase Colston — Sun, 20 May 2012 20:44:00 +0000

East Texas felt another small jolt this afternoon when a 2.7-magnitude earthquake hit in East Texas in the same area as the previous two that occurred over the last two weeks. The earthquake, which was likely an aftershock from the 4.3-magnitude quake that hit Thursday (May 17), was centered near Timpson, about 20 miles northeast [...]

Car Commercial Being Filmed in Virginia Captures East Coast Earthquake [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:00:00 +0000

The 5.8 earthquake that struck yesterday gave folks all over the middle part of the East Coast something to breathlessly discuss. Yet, no one seems to have been seriously injured in the shake. In other words, BEST EARTHQUAKE EVER!

In Chantilly, Virginia, which is not too far from the quake’s epicenter, an auto shop was shooting a commercial when the ground went wobbly. Here is the footage from the shoot, which pretty much sums up the essence of the East Coast earthquake — a brief rush of fear followed by the baffling realization that you just experienced an earthquake.

Rare East Coast Earthquake Damages National Cathedral, Washington Monument [VIDEO]

Jade Walker — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:00:36 +0000

The 5.8-magnitude earthquake that unnerved millions of people on the East Coast of the United States on Tuesday forced schools in three states to close and damaged several buildings and federal landmarks.

At least four aftershocks followed the powerful quake, including a 3.4-magnitude tremblor that hit near the nation’s capital overnight.

East Coast Rocked by Earthquake, Pentagon Evacuated

Marcie Pink — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:39:06 +0000

An earthquake epicentered in Virginia occurred Tuesday afternoon, with people in Washington, DC, New York, Ohio, North Carolina, Massachusetts and Toronto reporting they felt the tremors, as well.

Reports thus far indicate the quake registered a 5.9 on the Richter scale.

Massive Earthquake, Tsunami Strike Japan; Effects Expected Around the Globe

Mix 93-1 — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:17:42 +0000

Hundreds have been found or are presumed dead after a massive earthquake and ensuing tsunami tore through Japan's northeast coast. Some are already declaring the 8.9 magnitude quake the largest ever recorded and after-effects are expected to hit the west coast of the US, the Phillippines, Indonesia and other vulnerable spots. The Internet has sped into action, using Twitter to report updates and Google's crisis response page to report missing persons.

Haiti – One Year After the Earthquake

Jeff Evans — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:52:26 +0000

It's hard to believe that a year has passed since the horrific earthquake that shook Haiti. After the tragedy, Americans pledged over 1 billion dollars -- 32 million dollars by text messages alone. But has it made a difference?