United States Capitol Grounds

Historical marker location:
Capitol Hill, District of Columbia
( Marker can be reached from 1st Street Northeast south of Maryland Avenue Northeast.)
Marker installed: 2009

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The District was the site of a major earthquake in 2011: On August 23, 2011, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the East Coast of the United States, with its epicenter located in Mineral, Virginia. The quake was felt strongly in Washington, D.C., causing damage to several buildings, including the Washington Monument and the National Cathedral.