Did we just have an earthquake?

[Der_Trihs]

@johnpost

it cracked the Washington Monument.

There seem to be conflicting reports on that.

There were conflicting reports late Tuesday about whether the Washington Monument – one of the most instantly recognizable symbols of the nation’s capital – suffered any damage. The Associated Press reported that a crack was found near the top of the monument, which is both the world’s tallest stone structure and the world’s tallest obelisk, standing just over 555 feet tall.

But the National Park Service posted a different message on its website that made no mention of such damage: “The NPS has completed a preliminary inspection of the Washington Monument and has found it to be structurally sound. The Washington Monument grounds are being reopened except for the plaza and the Monument itself. The NPS will continue to inspect the interior of the Monument before any decisions are made about reopening it to the public.”

[Biotop]

Just had a nice little aftershock…

[2gigch1]

Yup, felt it here in Spotsylvania VA

[nivlac]

@echo6160

You and those posting like you are being fools.

An earthquake on the east coast is a big deal. For the same reason that an earthquake on the moon would be a big deal. It’s rare, and unprepared for. You west coasters deal with them all the time and you expect them. It’s part of your life because it is as much a part of the land you live on as amber waves of grain and corn rows are in the midwest. …
Get it?

I was JOKING! Do you get it? Clearly, I wouldn’t be joking if there had been any serious injuries or deaths from the quake. So far I haven’t heard of any. I’m glad the quake has been more of a nuisance than anything. We West Coasters are just fatalistic about quakes, that’s all. The experts say that “The Big One” is inevitable, but no one (and I mean no one) can predict when or exactly where. It could be next week or it could be in 500 years. Sort of like the next major terrorist act wherever you live. So why worry about anything like that? I’m also not laughing at people freaking out about today’s earthquake. I find people’s reactions more intriguing than humorous, sort of like watching someone’s reaction after their first roller coaster ride.

[Foggy]

We just had a tiny earthquake about 20 minutes ago.

3.6 2011/08/23 - 11:36pm 4 km ( 3 mi) NNE of San Leandro, CA
2.3 2011/08/23 - 11:41pm 5 km ( 3 mi) NNE of San Leandro, CA

San Leandro is south of Oakland in the East Bay of San Francisco.

[FXMastermind]

DC / Virginia Earthquake Aftermath

Earthquake damage, Tyson’s Corner

[FairyChatMom]

Well, there’s a reason not to want a close-in parking space!

[FXMastermind]

I’m just friggin glad I wasn’t standing there at the time.

[Miss_Mapp]

@RTFirefly

The Federal government did early dismissal in the DC area; will decide by 4am tomorrow whether we’re expected to show up in the morning.

They sent us home yesterday afternoon from our own little Fed. building here in Rockville while they checked for structural damage. We’re open today and everything’s fine–but there only seems to be one topic of conversation.

[EvilTOJ]

We didn’t feel shit.

[Das_Glasperlenspiel]

Another “felt it here” in Ottawa. I’m on the 10th floor of a rather elderly (60s vintage) government office building. The rumble sort of came up through my chair and I asked if anyone was moving furniture. Then a co-worker said his coatrack and hangers were swaying.

This building is not designed to withstand earthquakes and this was the second (albeit mild) rumbler in a year.

I want to move.:eek:

[Annie-Xmas]

March 1, 2010–I fall downstairs and break off the top of my wristbone.

August 23, 2011–I am walking downstairs and things start shaking. I immediately grab the banister with both hands and start shaking and screaming. The people who were there later said they had never heard screams as terrifying in their life.:eek:

After it stopped, it was half an hour before I could get my hands unclutched from the banister and finish walking downstairs.

[user_hostile]

@Der_Trihs

There seem to be conflicting reports on that.

Looks like there was damage…

This picture shows a crack in the structure (bottom center).

[suranyi]

@nivlac

I was JOKING! Do you get it? Clearly, I wouldn’t be joking if there had been any serious injuries or deaths from the quake. So far I haven’t heard of any. I’m glad the quake has been more of a nuisance than anything. We West Coasters are just fatalistic about quakes, that’s all. The experts say that “The Big One” is inevitable, but no one (and I mean no one) can predict when or exactly where. It could be next week or it could be in 500 years. Sort of like the next major terrorist act wherever you live. So why worry about anything like that? I’m also not laughing at people freaking out about today’s earthquake. I find people’s reactions more intriguing than humorous, sort of like watching someone’s reaction after their first roller coaster ride.

Even on the West Coast, an earthquake that causes significant damageto buildings is big news.

[automagic]

I lived in NY for 23 years and moved to SoCal last year and still have never felt an earthquake in my life. I miss everything.

[rowrrbazzle]

@user_hostile

Looks like there was damage…

This picture shows a crack in the structure (bottom center).

It’s theoretically possible that crack was already there.

[Biotop]

BIG shake just occurred!

[Biotop]

OK…probably not that big, but it shook the whole house. Pretty damn disturbing…

[Typo_Knig]

I have not felt any aftershocks. I feel left out - NOT! a

[user_hostile]

@rowrrbazzle

It’s theoretically possible that crack was already there.

Hmm… I thought that my post included that little caveat. But I stand by my ignorant assertion.