The Washington Monument has suffered cracks that are suspected to have been caused by the 5.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the Northeast Tuesday.

According to reports, the Washington Monument has suffered damage as a result of the tremor suffered in Washington DC yesterday, and officials are bringing experts to assess the cracks in the stone structure.

The monument has been shut down while the National Park Service moves forward with the inspection of the monument.

"The NPS will have structural engineers evaluate the cracks on Wednesday to determine the best way to repair the Monument before it is reopened," the park service said in a statement.