Whoooaaaa...was that an earthquake in LA?

[democracyindanger]

[democracyindanger]

1. It was...5.6!

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsww/Quakes/quakes_all.php

[ScreamingMeemie]

2. Just got off the phone with one brother in Weho and he said they

barely felt it. I don't know of my other brother who is by Silver Lake. Their phone is busy.

[pokerfan]

3. Strong quake shakes Southern California

The Associated Press
Article Launched: 07/29/2008 12:47:33 PM MDT

LOS ANGELES—A strong earthquake shook Southern California on Tuesday, and the jolt was felt from Los Angeles to San Diego, and slightly in Las Vegas.

Preliminary information from the U.S. Geological Survey estimated the quake at magnitude 5.8, centered 29 miles east-southeast of downtown Los Angeles near Chino Hills in San Bernardino County.

Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey said there were not immediate reports of damage or injury in Los Angeles.

The quake struck at 11:42 a.m. PDT. Buildings swayed in downtown Los Angeles for several seconds.

[Zoigal]

4. Sure was...

and the shaking lasted quite a while, too. 5.8 magnitude. We live in San Pedro. z

[bertha katzenengel]

5. My family at work in Irvine, Santa Ana, and H.B., are shook, but okay.

"shook" is an intended pun, of course.

[PBS Poll-435]

6. They said buildings were "swaying" downtown on KTLA...

http://ktla.trb.com/extras/ktla/video/video-channela.html

[Shakespeare]

18. They "swayed" like hell over here in Century City.

Pretty serious shaking here on the west side.

I'm waiting to hear from my BF at home in Hollywood--we're just far enough up in the hills (just a flew blocks from Mrs.G's brother) that we don't get much shaking unless it's a BIG quake.

[PBS Poll-435]

39. I am glad that you are ok!

And that the Intertubez aren't down!

[Fire Walk With Me]

7. Yep.

[Kutjara]

8. CNN is reporting it as a 5.8.

Epicenter was about 10 miles from me. Quite a bit of crockery rattling and furniture wobbling, but otherwise not too severe.

[malta blue]

9. My friend was on the Hollywood Freeway when it hit.

She is okay - but she didn't even feel it :shrug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. I was in my car...at a stoplight!

It went on for a while too...

I've never felt one in the car before!

[Gormy Cuss]

11. Sounds like an attention getter.

I hope that no one was hurt.

[Ptah]

12. seems so

http://www.deserttelevision.com/Global/story.asp?S=8754261

By KPSP Local 2 News

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Chino Hills at about 11:41 AM, Tuesday. The earthquake hit 7.6 miles underground. According to AP reports, the temblor could be felt as far away as Las Vegas. The quake was quickly followed by nine smaller aftershocks ranging from 2.2 to 3.8 on the Richter scale.

[Zoigal]

13. Ten aftershocks so far

But haven't felt them in our area. z

[Initech]

14. I definitely felt that shit!

Epicenter was at Chino Hills... not too far from where I work. Did some major damage to the building I work in. :yoiks:

[KitchenWitch]

24. My husband works in Brea - it did building damage to his office building.

:scared:

[Initech]

30. That is where I work too.

It didnt do much damage to one half of the office building but the other half really got it bad. We're having a surveyor come out to inspect the damage.

[astonamous]

15. Felt it in Encino...

Just a little rattle and then a lot of rolling. No damage, the dogs barked and I failed to take cover or do anything you are suppose to do.

I just got off the phone with someone who works in a high rise downtown Pasadena...much closer to the epicenter...their phones are not working. She said it was pretty scary for a minute.

[Maat]

16. I'm about 40 minutes away from Chino Hills (south).

I felt a little swaying, but nothing moved.

My kid was mad at the cats, "Quit running around upstairs, and making noise." I had to tell Beloved Daughter (11-3/4), "It wasn't the cats .... it was an earthquake. We're fine."

[Shakespeare]

17. Goddamn quake boo-booed my knee.

It shook pretty impressively here in Century City. I happened to be walking to my car downstairs for an early lunch, and was thrown off balance (on already slick tile) just enough to slip and bash the hell out of my knee.

x( x( x(

[MsKandice01]

19. I can't get in touch with my dad in Yorba Linda...

Starting to get a little worried...

[huskerlaw]

20. Our cell lines are jammed

The local news (I'm in LA) isn't reporting any major damage or injuries, so don't get too worried. I've been trying to call my family and failing miserably. Just keep trying!

[MsKandice01]

22. I wasn't too much worried about damage...

I was worried about him having a heart attack or something. His ticker isn't in the best shape. I just finally got through to him though...he's okay. Shaken up, but okay.

[huskerlaw]

27. Ahhhh

I'm glad you got through to him and that he's ok!

[KitchenWitch]

25. I can't get a line out on my cellphone.

[huskerlaw]

21. Heck yes, it was!

My first! I'm in downtown LA and it was pretty strong here. I'm such a loser, I just death-gripped my desk and froze in fear. Great survival instincts!

Our campus is basically unscathed, aside from a few small piles of crumbled plaster. But the phone lines are jammed (particularly cell lines), so if anyone's trying to get in touch with someone in SoCal, be patient.

:hi:

[SidneyCarton]

26. Congrats, you're no longer an earthquake virgin...

Out here in Riverside we had a good shake, hope all is well with the rest of you!

[KitchenWitch]

23. I was out to breakfast with my friends

I am still freaking out.

I hate this.

[huskerlaw]

28. It's ok!

Nobody seriously hurt, nothing seriously damaged...and the fault line relieved some pressure. It's all good!

:hug:

(says the girl who death-gripped a desk and froze in horror)

[KitchenWitch]

29. I death gripped a table and turned whiter than white.

My friends were grabbing my arm saying, "J, it is okay, it is okay" Everyone else at McDonald's was looking at me. My friend said, "She's from Minnesota, it's her first earthquake"

I want Xanax, now!

[Pierre.Suave]

32. Which one?

the pill or the pitcher?

:P

[KitchenWitch]

33. Both!

:D

[Pierre.Suave]

34. HAHA

I was unable to catch the replay today.

[KitchenWitch]

36. Dang!

:hi:

I was able to TiVo the part that had my question. :D

[Pierre.Suave]

37. Awesome!

I will vicariously live through your minute of fame...

:P

[KitchenWitch]

38. I wish I could have been in the booth

Not many Twins fans here in MasterPlanistan, CA! :D

[bikebloke]

31. But what about the real news?

Did the quake cause Britney to spill all of her drink or just part of it?

[Ellen Forradalom]

35. You betcha

Freaked us out in Santa Monica.