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JamesG · 08-23-2011, 02:43 PM

I'm alright - I felt shaking here that lasted about 20 seconds.

Facebook exploded with comments about it - as of now my landline and cellphone service is shot.

Washington, D.C. Earthquake 2011: 5.8 Earthquake Hits Nation's Capital, Felt In New York
8/23/11

From the D.C. Alert system:

"United States Geological Survey reports an earthquake in the Metropolitan Area registering at 5.9 on the Richter Scale. Small aftershocks reported.

As safety measure if experiencing please take cover under a desk, table, bed or door frames. Stay clear of windows and other glass. Please stay put. If you are outdoors find areas clear of buildings.

Stay tuned to radio and tv news updates."

Preliminary reports are indicating that a 5.9 magnitude earthquake occurred in Virginia at 1:51 pm EDT., according to the USGS.

Shaking has been reported as far north as New York.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/0...1_lnk3%7C88711

Regulus · 08-23-2011, 02:55 PM

Geologists have discovered a Fault line that runs from Virginia to New York. It goes under the White House. They've decided to call it Obama's Fault!

gilligan fanatic · 08-23-2011, 03:53 PM

I am only about twenty miles from the epicenter, it was over pretty quick though. A lot of my junk fell of shelves and walls but that's about it.

sunshinefizzy · 08-23-2011, 04:22 PM

Never felt a thing. When I heard about it, I was all "We did?"

Family Ties Forever! · 08-23-2011, 04:42 PM

Sorry to hear about the earthquake. I hope those affected are ok.

MrCleveland · 08-23-2011, 05:14 PM

I felt it all the way from Cleveland!

catlover79 · 08-23-2011, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MrCleveland

I felt it all the way from Cleveland!

I didn't feel it - the first I heard about it was when I was listening to the Indians game on the radio. The broadcasters, Tom Hamilton and Mike Hegan, were saying that the booth was shaking (the game was played in Cleveland). Then it was confirmed during the brief news update that there was an earthquake centered in VA.

OH Nuts! · 08-23-2011, 07:24 PM

I felt it slightly here in NYC at work. My desk wobbled a bit. We got evacuated from our building for abt an hr though. A precautionary measure I suppose.

treky · 08-24-2011, 12:13 AM

I felt it-I was taking a nap and it woke me up.

catlover79 · 08-24-2011, 01:50 AM

Here's the clip of the Indians radio broadcasters, Tom Hamilton and Mike Hegan, as the earthquake was felt in Cleveland. (P.S. Shin-Soo Choo, who was the batter in this clip, went on to hit a 3-run, walk off home run to finish this game.)

Fleet · 08-24-2011, 03:37 AM

Yeah, I was shocked when I heard there was an earthquake in Virgina. And especially one in the high-5 bracket. They do happen, but it's rare.

Looks like minimal damage and no lives lost so it could have been a lot worse.

sara · 08-24-2011, 04:12 AM

I guess some people here in Michigan could feel it, but I never did.

tiredmike59 · 08-24-2011, 02:30 PM

What's the deal with these earthquakes,tornadoes,floods etc...?
Every day someone is getting hit by one, If I didn't know any better,I would say the earth is getting pissed off. " There's a bad moon on the rise "

shotzette · 08-24-2011, 08:28 PM

I live in VA, and I felt it. My office shook and the chain link fence outside of my window REALLY shook. It was only about 5 seconds though. Damage has been minimal and all of Federal buildings were evacuated and the workers got to go home early.

Just waiting for this weekend's hurricane drama to commence...

Reverend Jim · 08-24-2011, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Regulus

Geologists have discovered a Fault line that runs from Virginia to New York. It goes under the White House. They've decided to call it Obama's Fault!

08-23-2011, 02:43 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,324	Earthquake on the East Coast!!! I'm alright - I felt shaking here that lasted about 20 seconds. Facebook exploded with comments about it - as of now my landline and cellphone service is shot. Washington, D.C. Earthquake 2011: 5.8 Earthquake Hits Nation's Capital, Felt In New York 8/23/11 From the D.C. Alert system: "United States Geological Survey reports an earthquake in the Metropolitan Area registering at 5.9 on the Richter Scale. Small aftershocks reported. As safety measure if experiencing please take cover under a desk, table, bed or door frames. Stay clear of windows and other glass. Please stay put. If you are outdoors find areas clear of buildings. Stay tuned to radio and tv news updates." Preliminary reports are indicating that a 5.9 magnitude earthquake occurred in Virginia at 1:51 pm EDT., according to the USGS. Shaking has been reported as far north as New York. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/0...1_lnk3%7C88711

08-23-2011, 02:55 PM	#2
Regulus Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 07, 2011 Location: Port Orange, Florida Avatar - Poiuyt Posts: 3,374	Geologists have discovered a Fault line that runs from Virginia to New York. It goes under the White House. They've decided to call it Obama's Fault!
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08-23-2011, 03:53 PM	#3
gilligan fanatic Born to Be Bad Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: down by the Lagoon Posts: 9,954	I am only about twenty miles from the epicenter, it was over pretty quick though. A lot of my junk fell of shelves and walls but that's about it.
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08-23-2011, 04:42 PM	#5
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08-23-2011, 05:14 PM	#6
MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,237	I felt it all the way from Cleveland!
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08-23-2011, 04:22 PM	#4
sunshinefizzy Member Senior Member Join Date: Sep 27, 2006 Location: Craptown Posts: 2,054	Never felt a thing. When I heard about it, I was all "We did?"

08-23-2011, 07:24 PM	#8
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	I felt it slightly here in NYC at work. My desk wobbled a bit. We got evacuated from our building for abt an hr though. A precautionary measure I suppose.

08-24-2011, 12:13 AM	#9
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	I felt it-I was taking a nap and it woke me up.
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08-24-2011, 01:50 AM	#10
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,396	Here's the clip of the Indians radio broadcasters, Tom Hamilton and Mike Hegan, as the earthquake was felt in Cleveland. (P.S. Shin-Soo Choo, who was the batter in this clip, went on to hit a 3-run, walk off home run to finish this game.)

08-24-2011, 03:37 AM	#11
Fleet Mansions, limousines & H-ween Forum Star Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: Northridge/Porter Ranch, California Posts: 15,625	Yeah, I was shocked when I heard there was an earthquake in Virgina. And especially one in the high-5 bracket. They do happen, but it's rare. Looks like minimal damage and no lives lost so it could have been a lot worse.
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08-24-2011, 04:12 AM	#12
sara Member Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2002 Location: grandville michigan Posts: 2,296	I guess some people here in Michigan could feel it, but I never did.
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08-24-2011, 02:30 PM	#13
tiredmike59 Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 05, 2010 Location: OUTLAW STATE {MO} Posts: 1,868	What's the deal with these earthquakes,tornadoes,floods etc...? Every day someone is getting hit by one, If I didn't know any better,I would say the earth is getting pissed off. " There's a bad moon on the rise "

08-24-2011, 08:28 PM	#14
shotzette Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 30, 2004 Posts: 1,782	I live in VA, and I felt it. My office shook and the chain link fence outside of my window REALLY shook. It was only about 5 seconds though. Damage has been minimal and all of Federal buildings were evacuated and the workers got to go home early. Just waiting for this weekend's hurricane drama to commence...