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What the hell just happened? (earthquake)

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by The Big Ragu, Aug 23, 2011.

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  1. HC

    HC Well-Known Member

    Felt it here in Toronto but pretty mild.
     
    HC, Aug 23, 2011
    #13
  2. Baron Scicluna

    Baron Scicluna Well-Known Member

    Felt it where I am too.
     
    Baron Scicluna, Aug 23, 2011
    #14
  3. Justin Biebler

    Justin Biebler Active Member

    AP's Tom Withers tweeted that the Indians pressbox shook for about 30 seconds.
     
    Justin Biebler, Aug 23, 2011
    #15
  4. nck228

    nck228 Member

    Felt it here on Long Island. That was freaky.
     
    nck228, Aug 23, 2011
    #16
  5. Flying Headbutt

    Flying Headbutt Moderator Staff Member

    That thing rattled the shit out of my house, which doesn't need much rattling to begin with. Wow.
     
    Flying Headbutt, Aug 23, 2011
    #17
  6. Care Bear

    Care Bear Guest

    Scared the shit out of us in Annapolis. The whole apartment shook like crazy. Thought it was a bomb at first. Never felt anything like that. Seconds felt like days, especially with a five-day-old infant.
     
    Care Bear, Aug 23, 2011
    #18
  7. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    Up to a 5.9

    http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsus/Quakes/usc0005ild.php
     
    MileHigh, Aug 23, 2011
    #19
  8. NickMordo

    NickMordo Active Member

    I never experienced an earthquake, but my legs are shaking very oddly here in Michigan...
     
    NickMordo, Aug 23, 2011
    #20
  9. Huggy

    Huggy Well-Known Member

    Never felt it, unlike the one last June.
     
    Huggy, Aug 23, 2011
    #21
  10. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    I've been in quite a few over the years. Anything over 5.0 is substantial, even in California. If you haven't been in one before, a 5.8 would scare the shit out of you...
     
    Mizzougrad96, Aug 23, 2011
    #22
  11. Flying Headbutt

    Flying Headbutt Moderator Staff Member

    Heard a ceiling collapsed at your Safeway over there.

    I didn't mind the rumble for a second or two. Then started to get a tad antsy. Looked to see if a truck was in my front yard. When that wasn't it...
     
    Flying Headbutt, Aug 23, 2011
    #23
  12. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    Not a bad idea if you are within, say, 150 miles or so to just go outside and check around. Foundation cracks. Gas/water line breaks. Probably fine, but always good to check. And with a 6.0 in this area, you'll probably experience a few lighter aftershocks.
     
    MileHigh, Aug 23, 2011
    #24
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