(Via Real Clear Politics)  According to CNN reports the Washington Monument is structurally compromised due to 5.8 magnitude earthquake in nearby Virginia.  The U.S. Capitol Police reports that the Washington Monument has been damaged after a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck near the nation’s capital.   There  are also reports that the Washington Monument is “tilting” from ABC News affiliate WABC.  (video)
However, (Via USA Today) According to theAtlanticwire.com, ” Tuesday’s earthquake gave rise to a completely fantastic rumor that slowly seems to be gaining merit — or at least earnest investigation: that the Washington Monument was tilting to one side. About 45 minutes after the 1:51 p.m. quake, Fox News started reporting that it had gotten reports the Washington Monument was leaning. ” Atlanticwire added that Twitter “immediately seized on it.”

However, Atlanticwire quoted Twitterer Patrick Tansey, as tweeting that “I just walked past the washington monument, it’s not tilted at all.”  So let’s try to set the record straight. The photo above, showing the monument looking as it always does, was taken after the quake.
The Associated Press reported that “The National Park Service says all memorials and monuments on the National Mall have been evacuated and closed after an earthquake struck near the nation’s capital. No damage was reported.”
Park Service spokesman Jeffrey Olson told the AP there was “absolutely no damage” to the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial or other memorials along the Mall. William Line, communications and tourism officer for the Park Service’s National Capital Region could not immediately be reached for more confirmation.
NBC.com reports that the Park Service temorarily closed the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial and the Old Post Office Tower as a precaution while inspectors looked for structural damage. It said preliminary reports showed the Washington Monument is structurally intact.  (read more)