An earthquake rattled the East Coast shortly after 2pm EST on Tuesday. There are no initial reports of injuries or major damage in from the 5.9 magnitude earthquake that shook cities from Washington D.C., to New York and surrounding areas.
The epicenter of the earthquake was in Mineral, Va., less than 20 miles away from a nuclear reactor.
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People stand outside the Pentagon after and earthquake
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People stand outside the Pentagon after and earthquake
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People stand outside the Pentagon after and earthquake
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Uniformed U.S. Secret Service Police officers guard Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House
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A police officer orders evacuated workers away from a building after an earthquake shook the Washington area
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Washington DC first responders speed through an intersection in Washington following a magnitude 5.9 earthquake
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