5.8 earthquake jolts Washington, DC; shocks felt in NYC and Boston

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake rattled the East Coast this afternoon, causing panic and confusion from North Carolina to as far north as New Hampshire, the US Geological Survey said. The Pentagon and Capitol Building in Washington, DC, were evacuated at 1:51 p.m., shortly after a powerful tremble was felt. No injuries were reported. “For many … Continue reading