An earthquake just hit. It was a 5.8 magnitude in central Virginia. Is everyone and everything okay?

I suddenly felt rumbling and looked out the window; just then, a big truck was going by. But then the truck passed, and the rumbling got stronger. I ran to a door as it intensified; there were a few cracking noises, and for a moment I was a bit worried. I hope all people and buildings are fine.

Update: According to Twitter reports, Metro is running at 15 mph and crews are inspecting the tracks and tunnels. Some ceiling may have fallen at Dunn Loring. The National Cathedral reports 3 “pinnacles on the central tower” fell off. Local transportation departments are out inspecting their bridges and tunnels.

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David Alpert created Greater Greater Washington in 2008 and was its executive director until 2020. He formerly worked in tech and has lived in the Boston, San Francisco Bay, and New York metro areas in addition to Washington, DC. He lives with his wife and two children in Dupont Circle.