There have been two earthquakes recorded across the Central Virginia area in the past week, which might prompt some residents to ask — why does this happen?

There was no damage reported after a magnitude 3.0 earthquake hit central Virginia. Reports of shaking were felt as far as South Hill, Virginia.

Residents across central Virginia were rattled by a 3.0 earthquake on Tuesday afternoon. The U.S. Geological Survey said that ...

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake occurred near Dillwyn, Virginia in Buckingham County Tuesday afternoon, sending a shake through ...

The 3.0 earthquake shook the city of Dillwyn just after 1 p.m. but people from as far as Richmond and Buffalo Ridge are reporting feeling the shake.

A 3.0 magnitude earthquake occurred between Dilwyn and Famville Virginia, on Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

A 3.0 magnitude earthquake shook central Virginia on Tuesday afternoon, May 6, the United States Geological Survey said.

A 3.0-magnitude earthquake happened Tuesday afternoon about 55.6 miles west of Richmond, Virginia, according to the United States Geological Survey.

Residents across central Virginia were rattled by a 2.8 earthquake on Tuesday afternoon, FOX Weather reports. The U.S.

A small earthquake shook a Virginia community on Tuesday afternoon, officials confirmed. Shortly after 1 p.m. on May 6, the ...

A minor, 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck in Virginia on Tuesday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The ...

The quake is recorded as being 0.8 km deep. The USGS says the quake was centered in Buckingham County about 5 miles south of Dillwyn and 55 miles west of Richmond. This was about 38 miles east of ...