[NSR] Ground keeps on shaking in So Cal

pcbikedude · Post by **pcbikedude** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 2:46 pm

We just had another earthquake off the coast again. The ground has been shaking all year in SD County with small quakes. This one was a little larger at 4.0. Not enough to cause any damage. Our house shook for a few seconds.

louie · Post by **louie** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 2:51 pm

keep'em small out there pcbike.

Derrick · Post by **Derrick** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 3:57 pm

Yeah I saw that on the news but I didn't feel anything. I was up and alert at the that time too. Still no damage reported though.

Angela · Post by **Angela** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 4:15 pm

Why do I never feel them? They have to be big ones for me to notice.

I did hear a noise, maybe yesterday, that sounded like an earthquake. Anyone know if there has been one in the last few days?

Derrick · Post by **Derrick** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 4:27 pm

Angela wrote:Why do I never feel them? They have to be big ones for me to notice.

I did hear a noise, maybe yesterday, that sounded like an earthquake. Anyone know if there has been one in the last few days?

Not to my knowledge......

Post by **ericalm** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 4:37 pm

Angela wrote:Why do I never feel them? They have to be big ones for me to notice.

I did hear a noise, maybe yesterday, that sounded like an earthquake. Anyone know if there has been one in the last few days?

I always check here:
http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/recenteqs/latest.htm

I also report my quake experience there when I can. They have a little form with several questions.

Jessica · Post by **Jessica** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 5:51 pm

Angela wrote:Why do I never feel them? They have to be big ones for me to notice.

I'm sorry. I took that WAY out of context.

Dean F · Post by **Dean F** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 10:14 pm

Jessica wrote:Angela wrote:
Why do I never feel them? They have to be big ones for me to notice.

I'm sorry. I took that WAY out of context.

Wow! I think you have been spending too much time with the guys in the butcher shop!

kneil67@yahoo.com · Post by **kneil67@yahoo.com** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 10:40 pm

Skootz Kabootz · Post by **Skootz Kabootz** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 10:50 pm

Too soon to declare this the summer of love?

ScootStevie · Post by **ScootStevie** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 2:44 am

The "Big One" is coming

pcbikedude · Post by **pcbikedude** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 3:42 am

What's a little unsettling, there has been no aftershocks like normal. It means the fault is locked up again.

Tricia · Post by **Tricia** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 4:17 am

Ugh. I don't even want to think about it. I've been reading.
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Scienc ... id=8043265

I grew up in the valley, and lived on the 2nd floor in the Meadows Apts. in Northridge when they pancaked. I was 8.

I live in Ventura now, though, so we'll just sink into the ocean instead.

pcbikedude · Post by **pcbikedude** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 6:18 am

Hmmm, you have to wonder about this giant squid story and if it is related to the quake:

http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/D ... ake--.html
-or if this related: People reported a strange smell near the ocean today. When I find the story I'll link it.

Tricia · Post by **Tricia** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 2:25 pm

Gah! Humboldt squid are terrifying!

mattgordon · Post by **mattgordon** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 3:06 pm

pcbikedude wrote:We just had another earthquake off the coast again. The ground has been shaking all year in SD County with small quakes. This one was a little larger at 4.0. Not enough to cause any damage. Our house shook for a few seconds.

Thats a fact of life 'round here. Biggest quake I ever experienced though was the "Nisqually Quake" in 2001 in Washington State. 6.8, what a ride!

I say keep 'em small and frequent too....takes the pressure off.

Derrick · Post by **Derrick** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 3:58 pm

Tricia wrote:Ugh. I don't even want to think about it. I've been reading.
http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/Scienc ... id=8043265

I grew up in the valley, and lived on the 2nd floor in the Meadows Apts. in Northridge when they pancaked. I was 8.

I live in Ventura now, though, so we'll just sink into the ocean instead.

I lived in West Hollywood when this quake hit. I could go without seeing another one.

Vic · Post by **Vic** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 5:43 pm

I don't know how you guys live out there!

The ground just starts moving around under you every so often...
Sea monsters start washing up on shore...
Buildings and roads collapse on top of people...

It kinda freaks me out all the way over here in Ohio! I can't imagine living where this stuff is actually happening!

Wow, just wow!

-v

Post by **ericalm** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 5:47 pm

I moved to CA in 2000 and have yet to endure a major quake.

Things that surprised me about quakes (for people who have never experienced one):
1. From TV and movies, you get the impression the ground shakes back and forth a lot like a paint mixing machine. Nope, it's like the earth turns to liquid beneath you and starts moving in waves. The first time I felt this, my brain tried to deny it. It was as if the laws of gravity and physics had gone haywire for 30 seconds.

2. Earthquakes make a noise. You can hear it coming.

3. Some of them are just like brief jolts, like someone punched you in the butt.

4. After a small one, I'll look at my wife and say, "Did you feel that?" every time a big truck goes by.

5. The rollers I've experienced are kind of fun. I know that little kick of adrenaline won't be so enjoyable when a major quake hits.

purromaniac · Post by **purromaniac** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 8:31 pm

I'm looking forward to having the beach much closer.

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