[nretdjuend]

5.8 isn't jack.

[amimabremiBit]

Doubt it since that isn't a subduction zone.

[Hoijdxvh]

5.8 isn't jack.

Not for California, but does the east coast have seismic building codes? Probably a lot of old unreinforced masonry buildings.

[Japakefrope]

never been in a EQ.

[vvxtiopmx]

I thought it was a train, but it was just a tremor.

[Chito]

Quite strong on my floor. Evacuated building. Back at work 10 minutes later.

[icedrakona]

I heard 6.0 in the parking lot, but that was unconfirmed source.

[Kissntell]

I heard 6.0 in the parking lot, but that was unconfirmed source.

Was it a voice from the heavens? Could you not see who you were talking to?

[NumStulpata]

a;dsfkja;sljfadfj; we keep our liquor on the mantle over the fireplace... really want to go home and check that it's okay

[viagsjicguara]

Pics of the devastation that I assume took place will be forthcoming when I leave work.

[CoallyPax]

Apparently pipes broke in the Pentagon, and some bits broke off the National Cathedral. I expect more pipe breakage to be reported as the day goes on.

[DINAKuncher]

a;dsfkja;sljfadfj; we keep our liquor on the mantle over the fireplace... really want to go home and check that it's okay

Newbie mistake. Protect the liquor.

I put my good china on the mantle, the liquor in a cupboard.

[Buincchotourbss]

Also a newbie mistake.

[JohnMitchel]

Apparently pipes broke in the Pentagon, and some bits broke off the National Cathedral. I expect more pipe breakage to be reported as the day goes on.

National Cathedral, three out of four pinnacles broken off the central tower, and it appears to be leaning.

Injury reports coming in regularly now.

[Sarbrienna]

Apparently people here in Hartford felt it. I did not. Glad our polytubbies in the Sodom-on-the-Potomac area are ok.

-Arrian

[Rasklad]

Newbie mistake. Protect the liquor.

I put my good china on the mantle, the liquor in a cupboard.

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[bgsavings]

hmm...I figured it for a deep one given how far away it was felt

http://apolyton.net/showthread.php/1...=1#post6012070

[12ZHeWZa]

Probably to check for gas leaks.

OK. I guess that makes a little sense.

[truck]

I was in a 5.something earthquake in California a few years back, and then the one that woke me up here in DC last year. This one seemed to go on a lot longer than the previous ones. My first reaction was "is something happening? what is that?" then "oh, cool, looks like its an earthquake" then "hmm, this thing keeps going, why hasn't it stopped yet? better get to the doorway".

Everyone headed outside. All the buildings emptied out, including the Washington Post building across the street. Didn't seem to be any point to it though, so my co-worker and I were the first ones back in the building. We tried to get some more work done but then an alarm when up and someone from the building said on the PA that the "DC Safety Council" said all buildings needed to be unoccupied. Ick. Seemed unnecessary to me, but whatever. I went home. Stupid trains were running at 15 mph too. It was a long, cramped ride home. *sigh*

[doxinwasido]