DEVELOPING: A Magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Virginia Tuesday afternoon, sending tremors along the East Coast of the United States.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the earthquake was 3.7 miles deep and struck near Mineral, Va., a city 83 miles from Washington, D.C.
The U.S. Capitol, the Pentagon and other buildings were evacuated. Pictures in the Capitol building reportedly fell from the walls. Buildings in New York City shook briefly Tuesday afternoon.
The Eric Holder, the attorney general, has been evacuated from the Department of Justice.
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http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/08/23/magnitude-58-earthquake-hits-virginia-sends-shockwaves-throughout-east-coast/#ixzz1VsaxxFgeHoly crap. It's live on America Live w/ Megyn. Part of my family lives in VA, so I hope they're OK. They're worried about more tremors in NYC. Apparently, they felt it in the studio.