An earthquake in the Richmond, Va., area, magnitude of 5.9, shook campus buildings shortly before 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2011.
Campus safety officials have said that, unless occupants are notified to evacuate, campus buildings are safe. The smells reported in Pratt Hall were solvents being used; there was no damage.
Campus emergency officials may be reached at 724-357-2141.