https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2011/08/23/breaking-earthquake-in-washington-dc/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 07:48:39 -0400<![CDATA[Fox is reporting that a 5.8 magnitude quake was felt in DC moments ago, and just as Trace Gallagher went into an explanation of deep versus shallow quakes, a live video shot of the Capitol jolted. Fox also reported that the Capitol itself was evacuated, and the Pentagon is also being evacuated. The quake was apparently felt as far north as New York City. More as it develops.]]>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:59:20 -0400<![CDATA[Bryan Preston]]>https://pjmedia.com/bryan-preston-1/2011/08/23/breaking-earthquake-in-washington-dc-n151958