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PHOTOS: East Coast Earthquake Sends Strong Warning Messages

Rare Strong Quake Rattles U.S. East Coast

A strong earthquake rattled the U.S. East Coast on Tuesday, sending tremors as far as Canada, shaking the nation's capital and scaring thousands of office workers who fled onto the streets.

Virginia Earthquake Rocks East Coast August 23, Second Fukushima Averted

The August 23 Virginia Earthquake, the most massive earthquake to hit the East Coast in 67 years, made the United States question the safety of its nuclear power plants Tuesday. The earthquake, a 5.8 on the Richter scale, was only a few miles from the North Anna nuclear power plant.

Moody's Cuts Japan Rating by One Notch to AA3

Moody's Investors Service cut its rating on Japan's government debt by one notch to AA3 on Wednesday, blaming large budget deficits and a buildup of debt since the 2009 global recession.

East Coast Earthquake 2011 [PHOTOS & REACTIONS]

The 2011 east coast earthquake shook unsuspecting residents from Georgia to New York.

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PHOTOS: East Coast Earthquake Sends Strong Warning Messages

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck the East Coast on Tuesday, which is reportedly the largest in Virginia since 1897. Luckily there were no reports of major damage or injuries from the quake. The quake sent strong warning messages to East Coast cities as this type of fatal quakes, or even smaller quakes, could cause significant damages considering that they aren't as earthquake-ready as their West Coast counterparts.

Virginia Earthquake 2011 Increases Anxiety, Aftershocks to Come?

The 5.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked Virginia Tuesday, centered 300 miles from New York City, occurred at a shallow depth in the crust, implying considerable aftershocks. The massive earthquake shook areas from North Carolina to Ottawa, Canada.

NYC Earthquake Triggers Terror Fears

NYC workers did not hesitate to evacuate office buildings

Rare Strong Quake Rattles East Coast

A strong earthquake rattled the East Coast on Tuesday, sending tremors as far as Canada, shaking the nation's capital and scaring thousands of office workers who fled onto the streets.

Virginia Earthquake Largest Since 1897, Rattles East Coast Cities [PHOTOS]

An earthquake struck the East Coast on Tuesday, shaking buildings in many cities, delaying flights and trains and sending thousands of frightened workers into the streets.

Is the Washington Monument Tilting From Earthquake? Right or Left, or Wrong?

Was the Washington Monument so vulnerable that the 5.9 magnitude earthquake in Virginia is tilting the world's tallest obelisk?

Earthquake in D.C., Richmond, Va. Causes Anxiety, Confusion

People who live in earthquake-prone areas like San Francisco or Tokyo are accustomed to the threat of the ground shaking, but the residents of Arlington, Va. and Washington, D.C. reacted with surprise and alarm today as a 5.8 magnitude earthquake convulsed the region.

East Coast Earthquake Caused No Infrastructure Damage, Higher Cell Traffic

The East Coast Earthquake didn't cause any structural damage to cell phone towers, but it did cause an uptick in voice traffic.

Virginia Earthquake Marks Largest Ever for Washington D.C. [VIDEOS]

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake rocked the U.S. East Coast, sending vibrations and panics from as far south as North Carolina to as far north as Toronto.Buildings in downtown Washington, D.C. were rattled, causing parts of the Pentagon, White House and to evacuate.

The Dow Jones industrial average was up 322.11 points, or 2.97 percent, at 11,176.76.

Hopes for Another Fed Rescue Drive 3 Percent Rally

Stocks shot three percent higher on Tuesday on speculation Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke this week would signal new help for the economy, giving investors hope a four-week rout was nearing an end.

A military honor guard carries the casket of the late President Ford out of the National Cathedral in Washington

Quake Damages Washington's National Cathedral

The Washington National Cathedral, the highest point in the capital, suffered damage in Tuesday's earthquake, with three spires in the central tower breaking off of the gothic-style building, a spokesman said.

Virginia Earthquake: Damage Found, Numerous Injuries Reported, None Serious

A District of Columbia fire department spokesman says there are numerous injuries as a result of an earthquake that struck near the nation's capital Tuesday afternoon, but so far there are no reports of serious injuries or deaths.

Virginia Earthquake Sent Warning About Nuclear Power Plants

Seismologist warns of atomic power dangers after the Virginia earthquake

Virginia Earthquake: How Safe is America's Nuclear Infrastructure?

Although the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has completed inspection on plants around the country, there has not been adequate time for energy companies to update facilities since the safety reports were issued.

Earthquake New York: Mayor Bloomberg Says Damage Minimal

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said at a Tuesday afternoon press conference that tremors emanating from an earthquake in Virginia did not cause any deaths, injuries or significant damage to city infrastructure and buildings.

Earthquake in Virginia: Aftershocks 'Could Go on For Days'

Virginia earthquake has had one aftershock so far

Earthquake NYC: Cell Phone Service Disrupted, Carriers Say Call Volume High

Cell phone service across all of the largest wireless took a hit on Tuesday after the 5.8-magnitude earthquake shook in Virginia, sending tremors all over the East Coast.

East Coast Earthquake: 5.9 Quake Rocks NYC to Virginia: USGS [PHOTOS]

East Coast Earthquake: 5.8 Shake Rattles from Washington to New York

The East Coast was rocked by a 5.8 magnitude earthquake Tuesday, sending vibrations from as far south as North Carolina to as far north as Toronto.

Why Do East Coast Earthquakes Affect a Larger Area than West Coast Ones?

No, you're not imagining it: East Coast earthquakes affect and can be felt by a wider region than West Coast earthquakes -- and there's a good geological reason for that.

Obama Golfing During Vacation as East Coast Earthquake Strikes [VIDEO]

President Barack Obama was golfing during his vacation at Martha's Vineyard as the East Coast Earthquake struck, according to ABC News.

Virginia Earthquake Strikes East Coast [VIDEO]

A massive earthquake rocked the Mid-Atlantic Tuesday afternoon, shaking areas from North Carolina to Ottawa, Canada. The earthquake's center was northwest of Richmond, Va. and rocked much of Washington, D.C.

Earthquake Rattles East Coast, No Deaths

A strong earthquake struck the East Coast and was felt as far away as Canada on Tuesday, shaking buildings in many cities, delaying flights and trains and sending thousands of frightened workers into the streets.