HANOVER Va. (WWBT) – A 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck near the Wyndham neighborhood for the second time in less than 12 hours.
The second earthquake happened around 2:50 a.m. Wednesday, according to the USGS.
The first earthquake was a 2.8 magnitude quake that happened around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.
So far, there’s been no reports of damage or injuries.
If you have damage, Henrico residents can call the non-emergency number at 804-501-5000.
Hanover residents can also call the county’s nonemergency line, 804-365-6140, to report any damage.
PREVIOUS EARTHQUAKES
Earthquakes are not necessarily a rare event in Central Virginia. In 2011, a powerful 5.8 magnitude quake struck in Louisa County.
It was felt as far north as Rhode Island and New York City. While it didn’t cause any deaths or major injuries, it did cause $80 million in damage to homes, schools and public buildings in Louisa.
More recently, in April last year, a 2.1 magnitude earthquake struck about 3 miles north of Glen Allen and was felt as far away as Chester.
Last summer, a 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit Powhatan and was felt in parts of Richmond.
In 2022, a small earthquake was reported just north of Glen Allen in April and just west of the area in October.
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