Earthquake in DC Area!!

BillP00 · 07-16-2010, 03:23 AM

Facts (From the USGS):
Magnitude 3.6
Date-Time Friday, July 16, 2010 at 09:04:47 UTC
Friday, July 16, 2010 at 05:04:47 AM at epicenter
Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones

Location 39.167°N, 77.252°W
Depth 5 km (3.1 miles) set by location program
Region POTOMAC-SHENANDOAH REGION
Distances 15 km (10 miles) NW of Rockville, Maryland
30 km (15 miles) ENE of Leesburg, Virginia
35 km (20 miles) NW of WASHINGTON, D.C.
70 km (45 miles) WNW of ANNAPOLIS, Maryland

I was just waking up and felt the house shake. I thought it was a passing truck in our neighborhood, but then I realized that I didn't hear the sound of a diesel or any other truck I've heard before. I then wondered if we just had an earthquake?

After taking a shower and turning on the news my suspicions were confirmed! I wonder what's the farthest anyone in our region felt the quake?

Bill P.
Fairfax, VA

wetpet · 07-16-2010, 04:26 AM

you were waking up and i had just laid down in bed. wow. to think i was a 46 year old (earthquake) virgin. Woke my wife up and she sleeps with earplugs. as you said, no noise just a massive vibration. pretty cool!

ECSofVirginia · 07-16-2010, 04:53 AM

I didn't notice it in Ashburn.

First night I moved to San Diego we had a tremor of about the same magnitude..all of my family said not to move there because of the quakes. The radio said this area had a tremor similar to this 30yrs ago...anything can happen.

KKRace · 07-16-2010, 05:41 AM

I jumped out of bed to look for the mushroom cloud.

redtrman · 07-16-2010, 05:44 AM

Nothing happened in Great falls.

BillP00 · 07-16-2010, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redtrman

Nothing happened in Great falls.

You're just a heavy sleeper! Probably snored right through the whole thing.

Neonzapper · 07-16-2010, 08:17 AM

Having spent many years in California, I was guessing about 3 to 5 when it was occuring. Turned on the news to see it was 3.6. The one I experienced in Pasadena, MD about 5 years ago was just a bang. This one was 10 seconds of shaking and rumbling, but nothing compared to the California quakes.

barcheta · 07-16-2010, 10:18 AM

woke both of us up. I thought it was an airplane but when i didn't hear any turbines or truck engines I thought did we just have a tremor? Like you guys said about 10 seconds of shaking and rumbling.... weird!

Granucci · 07-16-2010, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neonzapper

Having spent many years in California, I was guessing about 3 to 5 when it was occuring. Turned on the news to see it was 3.6. The one I experienced in Pasadena, MD about 5 years ago was just a bang. This one was 10 seconds of shaking and rumbling, but nothing compared to the California quakes.

3.6? hardly a foot massage....

bryanp · 07-16-2010, 01:55 PM

I woke up @ 5:04 w/ the cat doing a tap dance on my face. then I felt the quake, laid on the floor in the fetal position and had a good cry.

no, I didn't.

Neonzapper · 07-16-2010, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Granucci

3.6? hardly a foot massage....

In California, a 3.6 isn't even worth talking about.

ECSofVirginia · 07-16-2010, 02:34 PM

Which part of our beloved California did you reside Zapper?

The strangest part of it to me was that all of the glass seemed to be vibrating quite alot...but I didn't actually feel anything. It took a few minutes for my brain to understand how something so extreme was so subtle at the same time.

5am and a tap dancing cat...not the best of way to start of the day. I wonder who drifts into the ocean first, California or DMV.

Neonzapper · 07-16-2010, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ECSofVirginia

Which part of our beloved California did you reside Zapper?

I never officially resided in California, but my dad ran a medical clinic in North Hollywood and my parents resided in Westlake Village. The most memorable earthquake I'd say was a 6.7 in '94.

Brian_Brice · 07-16-2010, 08:49 PM

Didn't feel it in Richmond. Been through many Quakes in San Diego.

360 Modena · 07-17-2010, 03:25 AM

I only heard the noise. No cats. No shaking. No ratttling. At first I thought it was thunder, quite long. Then, because there was no lightning or rain, perhaps a sonic boom? Or, was it Wetpet banging on my door again wanting to borrow a cup of Seagrams 7 go go with his Seven Up?

After I heard the news, I went out to inspect the pool for cracks and leaks.

What next?

Raging forrest fires followed by mud slides? Hollywood East sign posted on Exit 17 of the Beltway?

bryanp · 07-17-2010, 04:43 AM

locusts. and then wetpet at your door.

360 Modena · 07-17-2010, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryanp

locusts. and then wetpet at your door.

LOL - that was too funny.
Scary, butt funny.

07-16-2010, 03:23 AM	#1
BillP00 Join Date: Nov 2006 Ferrari Life Posts: 71	Earthquake in DC Area!! Facts (From the USGS): Magnitude 3.6 Date-Time Friday, July 16, 2010 at 09:04:47 UTC Friday, July 16, 2010 at 05:04:47 AM at epicenter Time of Earthquake in other Time Zones Location 39.167°N, 77.252°W Depth 5 km (3.1 miles) set by location program Region POTOMAC-SHENANDOAH REGION Distances 15 km (10 miles) NW of Rockville, Maryland 30 km (15 miles) ENE of Leesburg, Virginia 35 km (20 miles) NW of WASHINGTON, D.C. 70 km (45 miles) WNW of ANNAPOLIS, Maryland I was just waking up and felt the house shake. I thought it was a passing truck in our neighborhood, but then I realized that I didn't hear the sound of a diesel or any other truck I've heard before. I then wondered if we just had an earthquake? After taking a shower and turning on the news my suspicions were confirmed! I wonder what's the farthest anyone in our region felt the quake? Bill P. Fairfax, VA

07-16-2010, 04:53 AM	#3
ECSofVirginia Master Mechanic Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ashburn, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 477 Name: Josh Hill	I didn't notice it in Ashburn. First night I moved to San Diego we had a tremor of about the same magnitude..all of my family said not to move there because of the quakes. The radio said this area had a tremor similar to this 30yrs ago...anything can happen. Exotic Car Specialties www.ECSofVirginia.com 201 Davis Dr. Suite L Sterling, VA 20164 703.421.5356

07-16-2010, 05:41 AM	#4
KKRace Owner Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Near Olney, MD Ferrari Life Posts: 884 Name: Kevin	I jumped out of bed to look for the mushroom cloud. ------------------------------ Life is Good!

07-16-2010, 08:17 AM	#7
Neonzapper Owner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: D.C./Manila Ferrari Life Posts: 974 Name: Mykol	Having spent many years in California, I was guessing about 3 to 5 when it was occuring. Turned on the news to see it was 3.6. The one I experienced in Pasadena, MD about 5 years ago was just a bang. This one was 10 seconds of shaking and rumbling, but nothing compared to the California quakes. _________________________ 1983 Euro 308 GTBi QV red/black s/n 44151

07-16-2010, 10:18 AM	#8
barcheta Owner Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Ferrari Life Posts: 1,395 Name: JB	woke both of us up. I thought it was an airplane but when i didn't hear any turbines or truck engines I thought did we just have a tremor? Like you guys said about 10 seconds of shaking and rumbling.... weird! Current: 85' GTS QV "I don't sell cars, I sell engines. The cars I throw in for free since something has to hold the engine."

07-16-2010, 04:26 AM	#2
wetpet Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chevy Chase, Md Ferrari Life Posts: 6,604 Name: Ed	you were waking up and i had just laid down in bed. wow. to think i was a 46 year old (earthquake) virgin. Woke my wife up and she sleeps with earplugs. as you said, no noise just a massive vibration. pretty cool!

07-16-2010, 05:44 AM	#5
redtrman Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Great Falls, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 1,153	Nothing happened in Great falls.

07-16-2010, 01:55 PM	#10
bryanp Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arlington, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 381	I woke up @ 5:04 w/ the cat doing a tap dance on my face. then I felt the quake, laid on the floor in the fetal position and had a good cry. no, I didn't.

07-16-2010, 02:34 PM	#12
ECSofVirginia Master Mechanic Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ashburn, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 477 Name: Josh Hill	Which part of our beloved California did you reside Zapper? The strangest part of it to me was that all of the glass seemed to be vibrating quite alot...but I didn't actually feel anything. It took a few minutes for my brain to understand how something so extreme was so subtle at the same time. 5am and a tap dancing cat...not the best of way to start of the day. I wonder who drifts into the ocean first, California or DMV. Exotic Car Specialties www.ECSofVirginia.com 201 Davis Dr. Suite L Sterling, VA 20164 703.421.5356

07-16-2010, 08:49 PM	#14
Brian_Brice Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Richmond, Va/Tampa, Fl Ferrari Life Posts: 147 Name: Brian	Didn't feel it in Richmond. Been through many Quakes in San Diego.

07-17-2010, 03:25 AM	#15
360 Modena Owner Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: East Coast USA Ferrari Life Posts: 1,909	I only heard the noise. No cats. No shaking. No ratttling. At first I thought it was thunder, quite long. Then, because there was no lightning or rain, perhaps a sonic boom? Or, was it Wetpet banging on my door again wanting to borrow a cup of Seagrams 7 go go with his Seven Up? After I heard the news, I went out to inspect the pool for cracks and leaks. What next? Raging forrest fires followed by mud slides? Hollywood East sign posted on Exit 17 of the Beltway? 360 & TR Cars & Coffee at CITY DOCK ANNAPOLIS 9am-noon Every Sunday *F-CHAT Exile* now living the *Ferrari Life*.

07-17-2010, 04:43 AM	#16
bryanp Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Arlington, VA Ferrari Life Posts: 381	locusts. and then wetpet at your door.

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