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- The earthquake caused an estimated $200 million to $300 million in damages, which included the loss of two school buildings near the epicenter in Louisa County, substantial damage 130 kilometers away at the National Cathedral and the Washington Monument, and minor damage to other buildings in Washington, D.C., such as the Smithsonian Castle.
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