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Earthquake Shakes East Coast

from National Public Radio
August 23, 2011

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake shook the East Coast Tuesday. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the epicenter of the quake was about 40 miles northwest of Richmond, Va. Melissa Block talks to NPR's Chris Joyce for more.

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  • All Things Considered, August 23, 2011
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