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Old 08-09-2007, 02:07 AM
 
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there was an earthquake a few minutes ago (around 1 am thursday). no word yet on the magnitude, but the news did confirm that i wasn't dreaming. anyone else feel it?
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Old 08-09-2007, 02:12 AM
 
Location: Santa Barbara
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Yep. They listed my responses as a level 4. It says there was a 4.5 earthquake in Chatsworth. Of course to the old guard around here they don't even really notice unless it is 5 or higher--LOL.)

If you want you can report your experience at:

Event 14312160 Questionnaire

They can usually calculate immediately what the magnitude was in your area, just from your thorough responses. The first part was a very hard jerk and freaked me out a bit. Then a pause and then 2 seconds of shaking.

I forgot to mention I am in the west LA area.

I like keeping an eye on the USGS earthquake site with the event questionnaire I posted above as over time they give more specifics about the areas surrounding the epicenter and how many posted that they felt it and at what level in your area. Cool. :-). I love LA/California.

Here's the link to the poster's stats, their zip codes and what their responses tell about the magnitude, as well as the calculated magnitude:

Event 14312160 Statistics

Looks as though my area dropped to a mag. 3. I am sure now I will get razzed later from the old time LA folks having such a long post about a mag 3--LOL.

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Old 08-09-2007, 02:13 AM
 
Location: Sherman Oaks, CA
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Yes, I did... 4.5, a few miles north of Chatsworth. Are you in the Valley, too?

Look here for more info...

USGS Earthquake Hazards Program » Earthquake List for Map Centered at 32°N, 120°W
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Old 08-09-2007, 02:15 AM
 
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4.5 4 miles from here in Chatsworth knocked the crap out of me,thought the big one for sure. Just waiting for the aftershock.I can't get away from them,I was here for the Sylmar,was in Northridge in 94 almost had building fall on me.
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Old 08-09-2007, 02:18 AM
 
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Sounded like a very large snapping sound with a very large jolt then shaking,5 seconds or so.
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Old 08-09-2007, 02:19 AM
 
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4.5 4 miles from here in Chatsworth knocked the crap out of me,thought the big one for sure. Just waiting for the aftershock.I can't get away from them,I was here for the Sylmar,was in Northridge in 94 almost had building fall on me.
desertdawgx is the epicenter!

Yeah, just felt that. Woke me up. strongest I've felt in years.
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Old 08-09-2007, 02:23 AM
 
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Default Pre Shock

The question is,is it a pre shock for something bigger?
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Old 08-09-2007, 02:24 AM
 
Location: La Cañada, CA
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felt it in La Canada (91011) but very, very slight. some random stuff rattled and that's about it. good night.
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Old 08-09-2007, 02:27 AM
 
Location: Los Angeles
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The question is,is it a pre shock for something bigger?
Shhh! That's bad luck!
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Old 08-09-2007, 02:28 AM
 
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Default Earthquake

Felt it also in Long Beach
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