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USGS: 2.6 magnitude earthquake felt in some parts of Central Virginia

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CUCKOO, Va. (WRIC) — A very low magnitude earthquake was felt in Farmville, Buckingham, Cumberland and Fluvanna Wednesday morning.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reports a 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit about 7.5 miles east of Buckingham County around 6 a.m. Wednesday. The USGS Seismograph recorded the activity for about 30 seconds to a minute.

Several 8News viewers called our newsroom and reached out online, telling us they felt their homes shaking this morning.

Click here to see a map of recent earthquakes from the USGS.

Stay with 8News for any updates.



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