EARTHQUAKE

Magnitude-5.8 Earthquake Hits East Coast -- PICTURES

Updated: August 23, 2011 | 6:14 p.m.
August 23, 2011 | 3:05 p.m.

Traffic backed up on South Capitol Street: everyone heading away from the Capitol and few heading toward it. (PHOTO: JULIA EDWARDS)

A rare magnitude-5.8 earthquake struck south of the D.C. area on Tuesday afternoon. Here are some pictures from the aftermath of the quake. Have a picture to share? Send it to us at readers@nationaljournal.com.

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