Virginia earthquakes

M3.2 earthquake 4 km N of Prices Fork, Virginia

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck 4 km N of Prices Fork, Virginia on Mon, Jun 10, 1985, 8:22 AM EDT (12:22 UTC), 11 km (7 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
3.2 (mb_lg), minor
Local time
UTC
1985-06-10 12:22:38 UTC
Depth
11.1 km (6.9 mi), shallow
Epicenter
37.248° N, 80.485° W
Region
Virginia
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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Depth from
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Station coverage gap
99°
Stations used
14

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event se60442 (also filed as usp0002fqj). Read Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 2:34 AM UTC.