Minor earthquake rattles homes in Virginia

BUCKINGHAM, Va. (AP) -- A minor earthquake rattled homes in central Virginia.

The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude-2.6 earthquake occurred at 6 a.m. The epicenter was 7 miles east of Buckingham and 53 miles west of Richmond.

Residents told Richmond television stations that they felt their homes shaking.

There were no reports of damage or injuries.

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