1.6 magnitude earthquake reported near Short Pump

HENRICO, Va. (WWBT) - A small earthquake was reported in central Virginia Wednesday.

The 1.6 magnitude earthquake occurred just after 6 a.m., with its epicenter not far from Short Pump along the Goochland and Henrico county line near Kain Road.

The quake was nearly 11 miles from Glen Allen and 20 miles from Richmond.

People don’t usually feel or notice earthquakes with a magnitude of 2 or below.