Che -Guevara Posted August 23, 2011 Earthquake strikes US east coast Map A magnitude 5.9 earthquake has struck the east coast of the United States. The quake was felt in Washington, where the Pentagon and US Capitol Building were evacuated, as well as in New York. There were no immediate reports of any major damage or injuries. The quake hit at 1351 local time (1751 GMT) at a depth of 3.7 miles (6km), the US Geological Survey said. The tremor was centred some 9 miles from the town of Mineral, in the state of Virginia, it said. An initial measurement of 5.8 was later upgraded. The BBC's Jonny Dymond in Washington said the city's streets filled with evacuated workers minutes after the earthquake hit. He said at street level the quake felt like an underground train passing close. Television monitors and lights swayed for about 30 seconds, he said, and the mobile phone network temporarily crashed. Our correspondent said the earthquake was felt as far north as Boston and to the Carolinas in the south. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Che -Guevara Posted August 23, 2011 I was taking a nap on my couch when it started moving back and forth. I seriously thought I was imagining things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STOIC Posted August 23, 2011 It was a minor tremor, but I still felt the tremor in my apartment ...it shook the walls. I was scared the mirrors and paintings on the wall in my apartment will be falling to the ground.I told the wife that is a an earhtquake..she was scared, but i had to reassure it seemed like a minor.(I guess to much watching of the science channel)...Subhannalah..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A_Khadar Posted August 23, 2011 Hope no one got hurt.. U were taking nap? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Che -Guevara Posted August 23, 2011 ^Dude, it freaked me out. Mind you though, this is the East Coast...never heard earthquakes and East Coast in the same sentence. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A_Khadar Posted August 23, 2011 I wish i can take a nap today.. I really need it since my head kept hitting on the desk hurdo darteed.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Che -Guevara Posted August 23, 2011 ^Yes, I was napping like baby. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xaaji Xunjuf Posted August 23, 2011 What time is it over there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuune Posted August 23, 2011 ^ I thought u will say GOOD NEWS like you said about Hargeisa earthquake Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Che -Guevara Posted August 23, 2011 ^LoooooooL It's 4.19 PM now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xaaji Xunjuf Posted August 23, 2011 Nuune i don't want borther Che Inu wax noqdo hurdadisa macaaan inu wax ku noqdo isagu aan guursan wali Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuune Posted August 23, 2011 Xaaji, iska dhaaf Che, adigu ma guursatey, you sound like you got married to a naked mermaid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aaliyyah Posted August 23, 2011 Che n Stoic glad you two are safe and sound. We felt it here too - it was kinda scary lol...nafta sida lo jecelyahay iyo sida ilaahay logu noqoneen ismabalaha.. salaam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Garnaqsi Posted August 23, 2011 Che -Guevara;742464 wrote: I was taking a nap on my couch when it started moving back and forth. I seriously thought I was imagining things. That made me laugh! I'm glad you're alright, though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STOIC Posted August 23, 2011 MSNBC says the Washington monument is leaning to left. Fox news says its to the right....funny line i picked today....haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
