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myxpykalix
08-23-2011, 06:18 PM
We had a 6.0 earthquake here with the epicenter just 20 miles from me and it knocked me over as i was running up the stairs from the basement (possibly a combination of shaking and 2 left feet) but it went on for like 30 seconds. I knew what it was but never had experienced one that heavy.

I went out and checked the shop and just had some minor things fall off shelves but nothing major.....oh no here comes an aftershock!!:eek::eek::D:rolleyes:
dlcw
08-23-2011, 06:38 PM
Are you OK Jack?

My niece reported shacking in Virginia.
dlcw
08-23-2011, 06:49 PM
You in MI Jack?
myxpykalix
08-23-2011, 07:08 PM
charlottesville, virginia. The epicenter was in mineral virginia about 20 miles away. It wasn't scary and it actually was kind of interesting to experience because you get a rush of adrenaline once you realize immediately what it is and walls shake and the ground rumbles and tremors.http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/images/icons/icon14.gif
curtiss
08-23-2011, 07:41 PM
Can a ShopBot stand up to a 6.0 quake ?

Did the table collapse ? :confused:
gene
08-23-2011, 07:45 PM
The only quake i have ever been in reminded me of coming off a bad drunk weekend:D LOL
2Egress Sound & Design
08-23-2011, 09:35 PM
Hey Jack, glad that you're all ok.
Had my shop shake here in Toronto. I had just sat down to eat and all of a sudden the old factory building I am in on the second floor was slowly rolling like a boat in a slow swell. Went back and forth like six times. Real slow no shaking.
Not a fan!
gc3
08-23-2011, 10:10 PM
http://www.wikihow.com/Survive-an-Earthquake
Brady Watson
08-23-2011, 11:26 PM
I didn't feel it here...but the grandfather clock pendulum and chimes slapped about a bit. The lamps were shaking and a few other things. I just came in from outside & thought maybe I was walking a bit heavy footed - so I tried jumping up & down to duplicate to no avail. Then I knew it was an earthquake. Just kinda strange to hear it was in VA of all places. I thought CA was supposed to fall into the ocean 1st :D

-B
jkaras2000
08-30-2011, 06:59 PM
Hey Jack: How are you doing. Twenty miles is very close. Hope you and your family are well. I just read the post, and could not believe it. I had just contacted you about the wall panels you made. We are in NY and felt it. More of a rumble than a quake here though. Hope all is well. Joe :cool: