Community Corner
Developing Now:Earthquake Centered in Virginia Shakes Upper Main Line
Shaker felt throughout region. SEPTA Suspends service on Paoli-Thorndale Line.
"Did you feel that?" It's the question being asked all over the Upper Main Line.
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Virginia rocked the earth as far north as Boston at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday.
SEPTA reports that it had temporarily suspended service on its regional rail system, including the Paoli-Thorndale Line to inspect tracks. SEPTA tweeted at 2:49 p.m that service was resuming but delays should be expected on the regional rail lines.
Find out what's happening in Tredyffrin-Easttownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
PennDOT tweeted at 2:36 p.m. that it was sending inspectors out to check bridges and roadways.
TE Patch has heard reports from people texting "did you feel that?" to friends and family from around Berwyn.Â
Find out what's happening in Tredyffrin-Easttownfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Tell us your story. Did you feel the earth move? Leave a comment or send your story to the editor: Bob.Byrne@Patch.com
Patch will update this story as more information becomes available.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
