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

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A finish water pump failed overnight Tuesday at Richmond's water treatment plant along the James River. The city says its reservoir is at a normal operating height as of 3 p.m. on Tuesday.

As Richmond grapples with higher-than-typical water demand following a six-day water crisis, the city's water treatment plant has experienced another setback.