A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Richmond, Virginia area Tuesday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey.

The earthquake made a minor impact at around 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The epicenter of the quake was in Wyndham, Va., a suburb of Richmond.

Residents are urged to conserve water, the Richmond mayor said. A water boil advisory remains in effect in Richmond, Virginia, after a winter storm-related power outage impacted operations at a ...