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Title: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Tupin on April 18, 2008, 09:13:31 AM
I was asleep when it happened, but it was a 5.2 on the Richter scale and there was an aftershock about an hour ago.

When was the last time an earthquake occurred in your area?
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: sonicdude164 on April 18, 2008, 09:15:50 AM
Ummm, probably a long time ago (New York).
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Ridley on April 18, 2008, 09:17:27 AM
Never Newjersey :)
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Shujinco2 on April 18, 2008, 09:18:19 AM
Wisconsin.

I'd be PRETTY DANG SCARED if we got an earthquake up here in WISCONSIN!
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Tupin on April 18, 2008, 09:20:22 AM
Quote from: Shujinco on April 18, 2008, 09:18:19 AM
Wisconsin.

I'd be PRETTY DANG SCARED if we got an earthquake up here in WISCONSIN!
We are pretty far inland, but we are one of the only places where you can get an earthquake this far from the sea because we have two massive faults.
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Gwen Khan on April 18, 2008, 09:21:13 AM
a long time ago, and you can check here
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsww/Maps/region/N_America.php
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Totla on April 18, 2008, 09:32:39 AM
There was one up near Daytona Beach about 20 years ago, but that's it.
Also, if this is anything like the last time there were earthquakes that big out there, there should be a stronger one within a month or so. D:
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: HeroOfTimeO0 on April 18, 2008, 09:43:11 AM
Yeah I found out today. I didn't feel it though.

Does being underground affect whether you feel them or not?
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Redpaige13 on April 18, 2008, 09:50:57 AM
A looooong time ago when I lived in New York.
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Tupin on April 18, 2008, 09:54:25 AM
Quote from: Redpaige13 on April 18, 2008, 09:50:57 AM
A looooong time ago when I lived in New York.
Didn't know it was possible to have an earthquake there.
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Redpaige13 on April 18, 2008, 09:57:48 AM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on April 18, 2008, 09:54:25 AM
Quote from: Redpaige13 on April 18, 2008, 09:50:57 AM
A looooong time ago when I lived in New York.
Didn't know it was possible to have an earthquake there.
All I remember is waking up to my bedroom shaking, and my dad telling me it was an earthquake. 
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: SkyMyl on April 18, 2008, 09:58:21 AM
Quote from: sonicdude164 on April 18, 2008, 09:15:50 AM
Ummm, probably a long time ago (New York).
Exactly. (New York too)
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Ridley on April 18, 2008, 09:58:47 AM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on April 18, 2008, 09:54:25 AM
Quote from: Redpaige13 on April 18, 2008, 09:50:57 AM
A looooong time ago when I lived in New York.
Didn't know it was possible to have an earthquake there.

It isn't. I live in NJ so I should know.
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Ridley on April 18, 2008, 09:59:32 AM
What the hell is wrong with you people. NewYork? Are you sure you are not mistaking it for some other place?
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Redpaige13 on April 18, 2008, 10:05:52 AM
Quote from: Ridley on April 18, 2008, 09:59:32 AM
What the hell is wrong with you people. NewYork? Are you sure you are not mistaking it for some other place?
I'm more than sure I was in New York.
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: StarWindWizard7 on April 18, 2008, 10:11:56 AM
If my part of Louisiana gets and Earthquake, I think the world will be ready to end.  :robotindifferent:
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: SkyMyl on April 18, 2008, 10:14:13 AM
Quote from: StarWindWizard7 on April 18, 2008, 10:11:56 AM
If my part of Louisiana gets and Earthquake, I think the world will be ready to end.  :robotindifferent:
Why? The soft earth is going to split in half due to the seismic activity appearing in your local area? :D

I thought the world ending when there was a blackout in New York. I went outside and I got attacked by a ferret.
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Ridley on April 18, 2008, 10:15:14 AM
Quote from: Redpaige13 on April 18, 2008, 10:05:52 AM
Quote from: Ridley on April 18, 2008, 09:59:32 AM
What the hell is wrong with you people. NewYork? Are you sure you are not mistaking it for some other place?
I'm more than sure I was in New York.

Well that is confusing but oh well. You guys had the experiance.
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Hero_Of_Time1 on April 18, 2008, 10:25:41 AM
Quote from: Ridley on April 18, 2008, 10:15:14 AM
Quote from: Redpaige13 on April 18, 2008, 10:05:52 AM
Quote from: Ridley on April 18, 2008, 09:59:32 AM
What the hell is wrong with you people. NewYork? Are you sure you are not mistaking it for some other place?
I'm more than sure I was in New York.

Well that is confusing but oh well. You guys had the experiance.
Maybe because you werent even born when it happened.
I'm sure if you look it up you'll find it.
Pendejo. lol
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: DededeCloneChris on April 18, 2008, 10:38:33 AM
Here where I live, there wasn't any earthquake, living above hills is the heaven. ;)
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Friendly Hostile on April 18, 2008, 10:51:06 AM
Quote from: Ridley on April 18, 2008, 10:15:14 AM
Quote from: Redpaige13 on April 18, 2008, 10:05:52 AM
Quote from: Ridley on April 18, 2008, 09:59:32 AM
What the hell is wrong with you people. NewYork? Are you sure you are not mistaking it for some other place?
I'm more than sure I was in New York.

Well that is confusing but oh well. You guys had the experiance.
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/states/new_york/history.php
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Ridley on April 18, 2008, 11:11:38 AM
Quote from: Friendly Hostile on April 18, 2008, 10:51:06 AM
Quote from: Ridley on April 18, 2008, 10:15:14 AM
Quote from: Redpaige13 on April 18, 2008, 10:05:52 AM
Quote from: Ridley on April 18, 2008, 09:59:32 AM
What the hell is wrong with you people. NewYork? Are you sure you are not mistaking it for some other place?
I'm more than sure I was in New York.

Well that is confusing but oh well. You guys had the experiance.
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/states/new_york/history.php

You see, an example like this is the smart way of correcting people. Thanks Hostile.
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: JMV on April 18, 2008, 11:21:56 AM
once it snowed and i was like omg then i remembered i'm from massachusetts and that's normal
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Gwen Khan on April 18, 2008, 11:23:03 AM
Quote from: JMV290 on April 18, 2008, 11:21:56 AM
once it snowed and i was like omg then i remembered i'm from massachusetts and that's normal

we have had a few earthquakes out here in western Mass
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: JMV on April 18, 2008, 11:27:22 AM
Quote from: Commissar Torgo on April 18, 2008, 11:23:03 AM
Quote from: JMV290 on April 18, 2008, 11:21:56 AM
once it snowed and i was like omg then i remembered i'm from massachusetts and that's normal

we have had a few earthquakes out here in western Mass
Must have been small since I don't remember feeling any.  I do remember about 6 years ago there was one in Alaska or Montana and my friend's house starting shaking all the way over here.
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Hero_Of_Time1 on April 18, 2008, 11:56:26 AM
That article was written in 1975.
If you look on google there's a bunch of articles about earthquake in  New York 1991-1992.
http://news.google.com/archivesearch?hl=en&rlz=1T4TSHB_enUS217US226&q=Earthquakes+new+york&as_ldate=1991&as_hdate=1991&um=1&ie=UTF-8&scoring=t&sa=X&oi=archive&ct=title (http://news.google.com/archivesearch?hl=en&rlz=1T4TSHB_enUS217US226&q=Earthquakes+new+york&as_ldate=1991&as_hdate=1991&um=1&ie=UTF-8&scoring=t&sa=X&oi=archive&ct=title)

Sucks that you have to pay.
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Friendly Hostile on April 18, 2008, 12:34:11 PM
Quote from: Hero_Of_Time1 on April 18, 2008, 11:56:26 AM
That article was written in 1975.
If you look on google there's a bunch of articles about earthquake in  New York 1991-1992.
http://news.google.com/archivesearch?hl=en&rlz=1T4TSHB_enUS217US226&q=Earthquakes+new+york&as_ldate=1991&as_hdate=1991&um=1&ie=UTF-8&scoring=t&sa=X&oi=archive&ct=title (http://news.google.com/archivesearch?hl=en&rlz=1T4TSHB_enUS217US226&q=Earthquakes+new+york&as_ldate=1991&as_hdate=1991&um=1&ie=UTF-8&scoring=t&sa=X&oi=archive&ct=title)

Sucks that you have to pay.
Those all refer to the movie.
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Silverhawk79 on April 18, 2008, 01:22:20 PM
Never. Missouri is lucky enough not to have earthquakes and hurricanes.
Instead, we get tornadoes! ^___________________^
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Gwen Khan on April 18, 2008, 01:24:50 PM
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on April 18, 2008, 01:22:20 PM
Never. Missouri is lucky enough not to have earthquakes and hurricanes.
Instead, we get tornadoes! ^___________________^

hate to break it to you, but Missouri CAN have earthquakes
check out this map
(http://endtimesjournal.files.wordpress.com/2006/05/FEMA_Earthquake_Map.jpg)
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Tupin on April 18, 2008, 01:25:49 PM
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on April 18, 2008, 01:22:20 PM
Never. Missouri is lucky enough not to have earthquakes and hurricanes.
Instead, we get tornadoes! ^___________________^
I live in Missouri.

The epicenter was in east Illinois and it still damaged buildings in downtown St. Louis.

Besides, we have the New Madrid Fault. ^_________^
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Rayquarian on April 18, 2008, 02:04:12 PM
I don't think there's been an Earthquake near me since I've been born.

Apparently, though, there was an Earthquake along the New Madrid Fault this morning.  Apparently, it  wasn't that big of an Earthquake
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Silverhawk79 on April 18, 2008, 02:19:40 PM
Quote from: Commissar Torgo on April 18, 2008, 01:24:50 PM
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on April 18, 2008, 01:22:20 PM
Never. Missouri is lucky enough not to have earthquakes and hurricanes.
Instead, we get tornadoes! ^___________________^

hate to break it to you, but Missouri CAN have earthquakes
check out this map
(http://endtimesjournal.files.wordpress.com/2006/05/FEMA_Earthquake_Map.jpg)
The section I live in is in white, so I have virtually no risk. :)
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: HTA! on April 18, 2008, 02:23:06 PM
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on April 18, 2008, 02:19:40 PM
Quote from: Commissar Torgo on April 18, 2008, 01:24:50 PM
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on April 18, 2008, 01:22:20 PM
Never. Missouri is lucky enough not to have earthquakes and hurricanes.
Instead, we get tornadoes! ^___________________^

hate to break it to you, but Missouri CAN have earthquakes
check out this map
(http://endtimesjournal.files.wordpress.com/2006/05/FEMA_Earthquake_Map.jpg)
The section I live in is in white, so I have virtually no risk. :)
We had a massive one a looooong time ago, was felt throughout the entire country it was so big.

Around 1891 i believe, and we are overdue >_<

Although we have had a few small ones in the past year.
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Tupin on April 18, 2008, 02:24:43 PM
Quote from: Hector_the_Axe on April 18, 2008, 02:23:06 PM
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on April 18, 2008, 02:19:40 PM
Quote from: Commissar Torgo on April 18, 2008, 01:24:50 PM
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on April 18, 2008, 01:22:20 PM
Never. Missouri is lucky enough not to have earthquakes and hurricanes.
Instead, we get tornadoes! ^___________________^

hate to break it to you, but Missouri CAN have earthquakes
check out this map
(http://endtimesjournal.files.wordpress.com/2006/05/FEMA_Earthquake_Map.jpg)
The section I live in is in white, so I have virtually no risk. :)
We had a massive one a looooong time ago, was felt throughout the entire country it was so big.

Around 1891 i believe, and we are overdue >_<

Although we have had a few small ones in the past year.
You know what's funny?

Today is the 102nd anniversary of the earthquake in San Francisco.  :D
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: HTA! on April 18, 2008, 02:26:48 PM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on April 18, 2008, 02:24:43 PM
Quote from: Hector_the_Axe on April 18, 2008, 02:23:06 PM
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on April 18, 2008, 02:19:40 PM
Quote from: Commissar Torgo on April 18, 2008, 01:24:50 PM
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on April 18, 2008, 01:22:20 PM
Never. Missouri is lucky enough not to have earthquakes and hurricanes.
Instead, we get tornadoes! ^___________________^

hate to break it to you, but Missouri CAN have earthquakes
check out this map
(http://endtimesjournal.files.wordpress.com/2006/05/FEMA_Earthquake_Map.jpg)
The section I live in is in white, so I have virtually no risk. :)
We had a massive one a looooong time ago, was felt throughout the entire country it was so big.

Around 1891 i believe, and we are overdue >_<

Although we have had a few small ones in the past year.
You know what's funny?

Today is the 102nd anniversary of the earthquake in San Francisco.  :D
Dont live in San Fransisco or even the west coast but okay :P

Weird coincidence.
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: WiiGuy on April 18, 2008, 02:30:20 PM
Quote from: Ridley on April 18, 2008, 09:17:27 AM
Never Newjersey :)
same :)
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: SkyMyl on April 18, 2008, 02:38:12 PM
Quote from: Commissar Torgo on April 18, 2008, 01:24:50 PM
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on April 18, 2008, 01:22:20 PM
Never. Missouri is lucky enough not to have earthquakes and hurricanes.
Instead, we get tornadoes! ^___________________^

hate to break it to you, but Missouri CAN have earthquakes
check out this map
(http://endtimesjournal.files.wordpress.com/2006/05/FEMA_Earthquake_Map.jpg)
Hmmm...I'm a bit at risk, because I'm in NY. :O
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Kilroy on April 18, 2008, 02:48:06 PM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on April 18, 2008, 09:54:25 AM
Quote from: Redpaige13 on April 18, 2008, 09:50:57 AM
A looooong time ago when I lived in New York.
Didn't know it was possible to have an earthquake there.
There is a GINORMOUS fault line around I think 150-200 miles away from where I live.
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Syncopathic on April 18, 2008, 02:59:54 PM
I live in Houston, Tx, no risk there...
Except tornadoes, ans hurricanes...
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Riosan on April 18, 2008, 03:16:51 PM
I'm in a place where I'm safe from almost any natural disaster. Tornadoes blow west, which is where I am, but tornadoes would have to pass over mountains.

I don't live on the coast, so little hurricane threat, and I haven't heard of one earthquake in my state in the 10 years I've been here.
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Tupin on April 18, 2008, 03:21:15 PM
Quote from: Riosan on April 18, 2008, 03:16:51 PM
I'm in a place where I'm safe from almost any natural disaster. Tornadoes blow west, which is where I am, but tornadoes would have to pass over mountains.

I don't live on the coast, so little hurricane threat, and I haven't heard of one earthquake in my state in the 10 years I've been here.
Snow storms?
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Riosan on April 18, 2008, 03:23:06 PM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on April 18, 2008, 03:21:15 PM
Snow storms?

We had one in like 2002, but basic snow barely ever happens in Winter, so I think we're pretty safe from those.
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Tupin on April 18, 2008, 03:24:20 PM
Quote from: Riosan on April 18, 2008, 03:23:06 PM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on April 18, 2008, 03:21:15 PM
Snow storms?

We had one in like 2002, but basic snow barely ever happens in Winter, so I think we're pretty safe from those.
What state do you live in?

Wyoming?
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Riosan on April 18, 2008, 03:25:44 PM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on April 18, 2008, 03:24:20 PM
What state do you live in?

Wyoming?

North Carolina.
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Tupin on April 18, 2008, 03:27:20 PM
Quote from: Riosan on April 18, 2008, 03:25:44 PM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on April 18, 2008, 03:24:20 PM
What state do you live in?

Wyoming?

North Carolina.
You could still get hit by a tropical storm.
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Riosan on April 18, 2008, 03:28:53 PM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on April 18, 2008, 03:27:20 PM
You could still get hit by a tropical storm.

True, but most of the things we get are remnants of hurricanes, which are very watered down once they reach us.
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Lotos on April 18, 2008, 04:01:12 PM
When does Long Island get earthquakes?
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Zovistograt on April 18, 2008, 05:42:47 PM
Quote from: Lotos on April 18, 2008, 04:01:12 PM
When does Long Island get earthquakes?
Since Long Island is basically sediment, I'd imagine that would act as a kind of natural shock absorber.

But I'm no geologist.
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: HTA! on April 18, 2008, 06:59:59 PM
Quote from: Riosan on April 18, 2008, 03:28:53 PM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on April 18, 2008, 03:27:20 PM
You could still get hit by a tropical storm.

True, but most of the things we get are remnants of hurricanes, which are very watered down once they reach us.
Hurricanes rarely go that far North unless they have already hit the coast and by then they would have lost a lot of force.
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Java on April 18, 2008, 08:23:30 PM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on April 18, 2008, 03:27:20 PM
Quote from: Riosan on April 18, 2008, 03:25:44 PM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on April 18, 2008, 03:24:20 PM
What state do you live in?

Wyoming?

North Carolina.
You could still get hit by a tropical storm.
Tropical Storms are nothing.

Just stay home and you'll be fine.
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: phatyo on April 19, 2008, 09:21:12 AM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on April 18, 2008, 09:54:25 AM
Quote from: Redpaige13 on April 18, 2008, 09:50:57 AM
A looooong time ago when I lived in New York.
Didn't know it was possible to have an earthquake there.
Its could happen but not very likely. maybe up state.
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Java on April 19, 2008, 09:56:43 AM
Quote from: Totla on April 18, 2008, 09:32:39 AM
There was one up near Daytona Beach about 20 years ago, but that's it.
Also, if this is anything like the last time there were earthquakes that big out there, there should be a stronger one within a month or so. D:
Earthquakes in Florida? What?
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: jnfs2014 on April 19, 2008, 09:59:22 AM
I live in Indiana so I woke up to it like.........

5:28- Earthquake starts!
5:29- I wake up.
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: BOSSNIG on April 19, 2008, 12:17:23 PM
We felt it here in Eastern Kentucky :0).
Title: Re: So apparently there was an earthquake.
Post by: Totla on April 19, 2008, 12:42:21 PM
Quote from: Java_Java on April 19, 2008, 09:56:43 AM
Quote from: Totla on April 18, 2008, 09:32:39 AM
There was one up near Daytona Beach about 20 years ago, but that's it.
Also, if this is anything like the last time there were earthquakes that big out there, there should be a stronger one within a month or so. D:
Earthquakes in Florida? What?
Some sand shifted near Daytona Beach about 20 years ago, and caused a small earthquake.
The second sentence was referring to the earthquakes out in the Mid West.