I know, but it doesn't sound right if you live in Virginia. Just like saying "Los Angeles is near San Francisco" probably only sounds right to east coasters.

I know, but it doesn't sound right if you live in Virginia. Just like saying "Los Angeles is near San Francisco" probably only sounds right to east coasters. And if you look at the shake map, it makes a big difference whether you are within 20 miles of the epicenter or 100 miles.