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Earthquake in LA!
There has been a 5.8 earthquake in eastern Los Angeles. Early reports
are that it was centered in the Chino Hills area. 5.8 isn't a total disaster, but it's big enough to do some damage - please check in, Californians! |
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Hi Jeanne. I'm okay in Simi Valley, about 75 miles from the epicenter.
-- Joy No amount of time can erase the memory of a good cat, and no amount of masking tape can ever totally remove his fur from your couch. - Leo Dworken "Jeanne" wrote in message ... There has been a 5.8 earthquake in eastern Los Angeles. Early reports are that it was centered in the Chino Hills area. 5.8 isn't a total disaster, but it's big enough to do some damage - please check in, Californians! |
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On Jul 29, 3:26*pm, "Joy" wrote:
Hi Jeanne. *I'm okay in Simi Valley, about 75 miles from the epicenter. Glad to hear you're ok, Joy I hope my relatives in Orange County didn't have too much damage at their house - it sounds like damage (so far) seem to be limited to cracked walls, broken windows, things off shelves, and the like. USGS has lowered the magnitude to 5.4. I wonder how many aftershocks are yet to come, and how big they'll be. I'm laughing a bit - we had a 3.(something) in Indiana earlier this year, and everyone was freaking out (we just don't get them here). In California, they don't even notice them. Jeanne via Google Groups |
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"Jeanne" wrote in message ... On Jul 29, 3:26 pm, "Joy" wrote: Hi Jeanne. I'm okay in Simi Valley, about 75 miles from the epicenter. Glad to hear you're ok, Joy I hope my relatives in Orange County didn't have too much damage at their house - it sounds like damage (so far) seem to be limited to cracked walls, broken windows, things off shelves, and the like. USGS has lowered the magnitude to 5.4. I wonder how many aftershocks are yet to come, and how big they'll be. I'm laughing a bit - we had a 3.(something) in Indiana earlier this year, and everyone was freaking out (we just don't get them here). In California, they don't even notice them. Jeanne via Google Groups *** I know what you mean. I don't usually feel anything under about a 4.5. Yes, I hope your relatives in Orange County didn't have any problems. They are closer to the epicenter than I am. I haven't felt any aftershocks so far. Joy |
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Jeanne wrote:
I'm laughing a bit - we had a 3.(something) in Indiana earlier this year, and everyone was freaking out (we just don't get them here). In California, they don't even notice them. Unless the epicenter is right underneath you. Last year I was sitting at my computer when I felt a brief, but rather violent quake. I immediately looked it up on the USGS site, where I was surprised (and a bit embarrassed) to discover that it was only a 3.2. OK, there was no damage, and I still had electric power, but it was quite a jolt. I was redeemed a bit when I saw that the epicenter was less than a kilometer from my apartment building! Purrs for east-LA'ers! -- Joyce ^..^ (To email me, remove the X's from my user name.) |
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wrote in message ... Jeanne wrote: I'm laughing a bit - we had a 3.(something) in Indiana earlier this year, and everyone was freaking out (we just don't get them here). In California, they don't even notice them. Unless the epicenter is right underneath you. Last year I was sitting at my computer when I felt a brief, but rather violent quake. I immediately looked it up on the USGS site, where I was surprised (and a bit embarrassed) to discover that it was only a 3.2. OK, there was no damage, and I still had electric power, but it was quite a jolt. I was redeemed a bit when I saw that the epicenter was less than a kilometer from my apartment building! Purrs for east-LA'ers! -- Joyce ^..^ Yes, the location of the epicenter does make a difference. Did you feel this one? Approximately where are you? Joy |
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On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:15:45 -0700, Joy wrote:
"AZ Nomad" wrote in message ... On 29 Jul 2008 23:34:50 GMT, wrote: Jeanne wrote: I'm laughing a bit - we had a 3.(something) in Indiana earlier this year, and everyone was freaking out (we just don't get them here). In California, they don't even notice them. Unless the epicenter is right underneath you. Last year I was sitting at my computer when I felt a brief, but rather violent quake. I immediately looked it up on the USGS site, where I was surprised (and a bit embarrassed) to discover that it was only a 3.2. OK, there was no damage, and I still had electric power, but it was quite a jolt. I was redeemed a bit when I saw that the epicenter was less than a kilometer from my apartment building! Purrs for east-LA'ers! Also: the first 5.x+ earthquake I experienced was at night and I recall yelling at the housemates that I was sleeping keep it down! Bed's headboard was bashing against the wall.... When the 1971 Sylmar quake hit (It was a 6.6), I was in bed. My husband was sitting on the side of the bed, putting on his socks. I got annoyed with him for shaking the bed. Keep it down! I'm trying to sleep! |
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