3.0 magnitude earthquake strikes near Farmville


Did you feel a rumble in the earth below your feet this afternoon?

It may have been the earthquake that hit near Farmville Tuesday afternoon.

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According to the U.S. Geological Survey, or the USGS, a 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck just north of Farmville at 1:08 p.m. That magnitude was upgraded from an initial 2.8 measurement.

If you felt the shake yourself, you can report it to the USGS here–we’ve already received several calls from people who felt it.

If you happened to catch the tremor on video, we would love to see it! You can submit that footage to our Chime In page HERE.



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