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

The earthquake was reported about 5 miles south of Dillwyn, Virginia, some 66 miles west of Richmond. The USGS said the earthquake originated at a depth of 5 miles underground.

No injuries or damages were immediately reported in connection with Tuesday’s earthquake.

Tuesday’s shake comes only days after another earthquake in Virginia. On May 1, a 1.6 magnitude earthquake was reported near Short Pump, Virginia, a suburb of Richmond.

How strong do earthquakes need to be to cause damage?

According to the USGS , there is not one magnitude above which damage will occur. It depends on other variables, such as the distance from the earthquake, what type of soil you are on, building construction, among others.

However, the USGS says damage does not usually occur until the earthquake magnitude reaches somewhere above 4 or 5.

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