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The U.S. Geological Survey map depicting the Washington area quake.
The U.S. Geological Survey map depicting the Washington area quake.

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck the Washington region about 5 a.m. Friday.

The quake was reported to 10 miles northwest of Rockville, Md. and 15 east of Leesburg, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake struck 3.1 miles below the surface in Maryland.

According to initial reports, Prince William County public safety officials received calls about the quake.

Stafford County Public Safety officials say they did not receive calls about the quake.

We are working to find out how many other areas reported feeling the quake.

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