Quake Felt Across Md., But Little Damage Reported
BALTIMORE (AP) -- Maryland officials say the earthquake was felt across the state, but no injuries or major damage are being reported.
Maryland Emergency Management Agency spokesman Ed McDonough says Tuesday's 5.8 magnitude quake, which was centered in Virginia, was felt from Garrett County to Somerset County, but only a few serious incidents are being reported.
The Maryland Transportation Authority closed the Harry W. Nice Bridge temporarily, but all other tunnels and bridges remained open.
State police spokesman Greg Shipley says all special operations teams are on standby.
State Highway Administration spokesman Charlie Gischlar says there are no reports of damage to highways, but bridge inspectors are being sent to examine longer spans in the Washington suburbs.
Crews are being sent to western Maryland roads prone to rock slides.
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