M2.4 Earthquake 11 km S of Woodlake, Virginia — March 20, 2026
2026-03-20 21:51:37 UTC (2026-03-20) · approx. 4:51 PM UTC-5 local
Felt by 40 people across nearby locations.
On March 20, 2026 at 21:51 UTC, a magnitude 2.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 11 km S of Woodlake, Virginia, at a depth of 0.0 km and coordinates 37.3183°, -77.6643°. This earthquake was detected by 11 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 106, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 2.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60.0 kg of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 27 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 40 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
-77.6643°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 2.4 earthquake near Woodlake, Virginia?
The magnitude 2.4 earthquake that struck 11 km S of Woodlake, Virginia on March 20, 2026 at 21:51 UTC had a depth of 0.0 km. For context, this was a minor earthquake typically detected only by instruments.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 37.3183°, -77.6643°, which is 11 km S of Woodlake, Virginia.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 2.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: se60618951). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, March 20, 2026). M2.4 Earthquake 11 km S of Woodlake, Virginia — March 20, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/se60618951/