Md. Geological Survey Confirms Small Earthquake Hit Maryland Sunday
A very small earthquake, magnitude 1.5, hit central Maryland Sunday, the Maryland Geological Survey confirmed Tuesday.
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A very small earthquake, magnitude 1.5, hit central Maryland Sunday, the Maryland Geological Survey confirmed Tuesday.
The quake that hit minutes before midnight Thursday was strong enough to cause buildings to sway violently in the capital city more than 650 miles (1,000 kilometers) away.
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The forecast has trended drier, compared to Monday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
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