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6.0 Quake Hits U.S. East Coast

Tuesday, 23 August 2011 02:02 PM EDT

WASHINGTON - 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, witnesses said.

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WASHINGTON - 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, witnesses said....
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