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yorkietalkjilly · 08-23-2011, 10:32 AM

Before the northeastern quake showed up on Google News, there was a report of one about this size in Colorado some 22 mins. before.

Glad everyone and their babies and things sound okay but check for gas/water leaks and foundations. Hope we get no reports of any injuries or bad damage.

Maximo · 08-23-2011, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by QuickSilver

I felt something in NYC about 30 minutes ago. Was that the same quake?

I've been through many quakes in California, but I'm pretty sure this is my first east coast one.

That was it, about 30 minutes ago. I'm holding you responsible for bringing this east.

We had a smaller one here a few years ago. The military installations often test things nearby -- the Marines at Quantico and the Army at A.P. Hill, so we often hear rumblings. This kept getting bigger and louder, and that is when I thought plane crashing, and then the whole house was shaking violently.

Maximo · 08-23-2011, 10:35 AM

Yorkieusa Karen just reminded me that we are probably going to be visited by a hurricane here on Sunday. More fun!

Sammy Mommy · 08-23-2011, 10:36 AM

We felt it here in NY. My friend next door came over to ask if I felt it. He called 911 and they told him about the earthquake in Va. We had no cell phone service for about 1/2 hour. Hope everyone effected by this is OK!

Maximo · 08-23-2011, 10:40 AM

I know I probably should have gone outside for safety, but I feared falling trees out there.

yorkieusa · 08-23-2011, 10:44 AM

Doorways are supposed to be the safest place, aren't they?

I wouldn't plan a trip to a grocery store this evening. It will take them all night to restack the shelves!

enchilila · 08-23-2011, 10:45 AM

FYI--Just now heard this on Fox News at 1:41 PM CST--Two nuclear reactors have been taken offline near where the quake was in Virginia. The states that felt the quake include VA, NC, RI, Pennsylvania, NY, DC, Ohio and a bldg was evacuated in Canada where it was felt (somewhere above Detroit).

This is all per Fox News. They said to be prepared for aftershocks as large as 4.8 or 5, that it is not uncommon for it to happen at this magnitude.

yorkieusa · 08-23-2011, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

Before the northeastern quake showed up on Google News, there was a report of one about this size in Colorado some 22 mins. before.

Glad everyone and their babies and things sound okay but check for gas/water leaks and foundations. Hope we get no reports of any injuries or bad damage.

They had a string of them since about midnight in Colorado.

Roxiesmama · 08-23-2011, 10:48 AM

I'm in NY, and most of the people I know are saying they felt it. I was working in my classroom and didn't feel anything. My friends list on Facebook has been flooded with people in all different places saying they felt it.

I hope everyone (and their furbabies) is ok!

enchilila · 08-23-2011, 10:49 AM

Two people heard from 2 different Capitol policemen that the Washington monument is swaying and could be damaged. All National monuments are closed. Union Station is being evacuated because a train may have hit a wall.

yorkieusa · 08-23-2011, 10:50 AM

Here's a graphic for those who would want to keep track:

http://quakes.globalincidentmap.com/

Maximo · 08-23-2011, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by enchilila

FYI--Just now heard this on Fox News at 1:41 PM CST--Two nuclear reactors have been taken offline near where the quake was in Virginia. The states that felt the quake include VA, NC, RI, Pennsylvania, NY, DC, Ohio and a bldg was evacuated in Canada where it was felt (somewhere above Detroit).

This is all per Fox News. They said to be prepared for aftershocks as large as 4.8 or 5, that it is not uncommon for it to happen at this magnitude.

That is the Lake Anna facility, only 35 miles south of me.

yorkieusa · 08-23-2011, 10:54 AM

It knocked the North Anna plant off-line and it is using generators to keep spent fuel cool. I haven't heard anything yet about actual damage there or in the immediate vicinity.

yorkietalkjilly · 08-23-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkieusa

They had a string of them since about midnight in Colorado.

The old earth is creaking today, kind of like my morning.

roseslevi · 08-23-2011, 10:58 AM

Friends of mine up near Boston felt it...I live in southern mass near the ocean and I felt nothing.

08-23-2011, 10:32 AM	#16
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	Before the northeastern quake showed up on Google News, there was a report of one about this size in Colorado some 22 mins. before. Glad everyone and their babies and things sound okay but check for gas/water leaks and foundations. Hope we get no reports of any injuries or bad damage. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

08-23-2011, 10:35 AM	#18
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Yorkieusa Karen just reminded me that we are probably going to be visited by a hurricane here on Sunday. More fun! __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

08-23-2011, 10:40 AM	#20
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	I know I probably should have gone outside for safety, but I feared falling trees out there. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

08-23-2011, 10:44 AM	#21
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Doorways are supposed to be the safest place, aren't they? I wouldn't plan a trip to a grocery store this evening. It will take them all night to restack the shelves! __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

08-23-2011, 10:45 AM	#22
enchilila Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 9,689	FYI--Just now heard this on Fox News at 1:41 PM CST--Two nuclear reactors have been taken offline near where the quake was in Virginia. The states that felt the quake include VA, NC, RI, Pennsylvania, NY, DC, Ohio and a bldg was evacuated in Canada where it was felt (somewhere above Detroit). This is all per Fox News. They said to be prepared for aftershocks as large as 4.8 or 5, that it is not uncommon for it to happen at this magnitude. __________________ "Betty Boop" The light of my life & the joy of my living!

08-23-2011, 10:36 AM	#19
Sammy Mommy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,896	We felt it here in NY. My friend next door came over to ask if I felt it. He called 911 and they told him about the earthquake in Va. We had no cell phone service for about 1/2 hour. Hope everyone effected by this is OK!

08-23-2011, 10:48 AM	#24
Roxiesmama Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY Posts: 849	I'm in NY, and most of the people I know are saying they felt it. I was working in my classroom and didn't feel anything. My friends list on Facebook has been flooded with people in all different places saying they felt it. I hope everyone (and their furbabies) is ok! __________________ Roxie

08-23-2011, 10:49 AM	#25
enchilila Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 9,689	Two people heard from 2 different Capitol policemen that the Washington monument is swaying and could be damaged. All National monuments are closed. Union Station is being evacuated because a train may have hit a wall. __________________ "Betty Boop" The light of my life & the joy of my living!

08-23-2011, 10:50 AM	#26
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Here's a graphic for those who would want to keep track: http://quakes.globalincidentmap.com/ __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

08-23-2011, 10:54 AM	#28
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	It knocked the North Anna plant off-line and it is using generators to keep spent fuel cool. I haven't heard anything yet about actual damage there or in the immediate vicinity. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

08-23-2011, 10:58 AM	#30
roseslevi Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: E. Falmouth, Mass Posts: 2,102	Friends of mine up near Boston felt it...I live in southern mass near the ocean and I felt nothing. __________________ Rosemarie, Levi and Lily "The purity of a person's heart can be quickly measured by how they regard animals" ~ Anonymous