Tremors from an earthquake that struck Virginia on Tuesday reached residents of Dutchess County, but aside from giving folks a jolt, the impact was minimal.The far-reaching impact of the magnitude 5.8 earthquake briefly shut down rides at the Dutchess County Fair, damaged a gas line at Sam's Club in Fishkill and prompted hundreds of workers at the Westage Business Center office park in the Town of Fishkill to evacuate buildings.
The most powerful earthquake to strike the East Coast in 67 years shook buildings and rattled nerves from Georgia to Maine. Frightened office workers spilled into the streets in New York, and parts of the White House, Capitol and Pentagon were evacuated. There were no reports of deaths or serious injuries.According to the White House, there were no reports of major infrastructure damage — including at airports and nuclear facilities — from the earthquake, which was centered northwest of Richmond, Va. The Federal Emergency Management Administration said there were no requests for assistance triggered by the earthquake, which the U.S. Geological Survey said was 3.7 miles deep.
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