CD Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Last night (August 2) at 8:08 pm there was a 4.4 magnitude earthquake in Rohnert Park, California. It was considerd a mild earthquake, but it sure didn't feel like it. It was said that it could be felt from San Jose to Sacramento! And I know that there are TPR members between there. This was very scary considering this is the largest one I have ever felt, and that I was right next to the epicenter. I was just wondering if any othe TPR members expirienced this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffen_Dk Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 No. I've never experienced an earthquake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollerholden Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 ^You don't even live in California. Yes, I felt it! I live in Rohnert Park, and it scared the crap out of me! I hate how they come with no warning. Okay I'll try to tell the story...I was sitting here at my computer on TPR and stuff, and then the wall starting to shake a little. I thought it was just my dog running around the house or something, but it kept getting harder and then the whole house was jolting and it seemed like everything was moving back and forth. It scared me real bad...I've lived here my whole life and maybe felt one or two really small earthquakes. I'd hate to be in an earthquake any larger than that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V2-dude Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 I felt it too, I was also on TPR when it happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD Posted August 3, 2006 Author Share Posted August 3, 2006 I was also on TPR, and I couldn't figure out why my mom was running through the house. Then It got louder and harder so I got out of my chair, stood up, and the ground was moving below me and all of the furniture was moving back and forth. I was so freaked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollerholden Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Yeah it was one of those times where I knew to get under my desk or in a doorway, but I was too shocked to actually do anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 eh shut up... let me know when the big one happens - Joe, who says if it ain't 6.5 or higher, its lame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazen_AZN Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Lived in california all my life, never felt an earthquake. Been in a few though! I just have to rely on the people im with at the time to tell me it happened, i never seem to notice them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUSHIE Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 Im in Sacramento and I didn't feel it. I think some people exagerate earthquakes a bit. Earth quakes in my area shake less than it does when a semi drives down the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazan Posted August 3, 2006 Share Posted August 3, 2006 I was on the way to Safeway. I never get to feel earthquakes! I have lived in the Bay Area for my whole life, and I have been through a few, but I have never felt any! When will I ever get to experience one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Um yea...I was on the TPR chat and playing my Tetris DS when everything suddenly shook. Suddenly, everyone on the chat is saying "Did you feel that?" Today at work, I asked people if they felt the quake and no one even knew about it. The largest earthquake I felt was the infamous 1989 earthquake which seemed to last forever. That was actually quite scary especially when I saw the Bay Bridge's upper deck collapsed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollerholden Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Well it's a bit ironic that this is the 100 year anniversary of the 1906 earthquake that killed San Francisco, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
map2 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 The only earthquake I've ever been in was about 4 years ago when a VERY rare earthquake hit the Alabama/Georgia border line. It could be felt out here in Atlanta, which is what they said. It was around the same magnitude of the one you are talking about, but it happened in 4 in the morning, so I was still sleep. Other than that, I haven't been in one, unless you count a tremor, which I slept trough, that happened when I was visiting my uncle in L.A. But how long does an average earthquake last for? I heard they do not last more than 15 mins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 ^ I remember that! It was something completely out of nowhere. I remember waking up and thinking 'what the heck just happened?" I fell right back alseep and didn't know what it was until the news that morning. I had NO idea it could even happen in this region. Learn something new everyday, I guess. Okay, now maybe this should be in the rant thread, but who cares, here goes. What the heck is it about some of you kids actually wanting to experience or feel a bigger quake? You should be very thankful you've avoided a "big one" all this time. Natural disasters are NOT cool. I was always amazed to hear tourists or transplants actually tell me they wanted to experience a huge hurricane! I'd tell 'em, yeah, there's nothing quite like losing everything you own, wandering from shelter to shelter with no food, water, or clothes, and praying that there's someone willing to extend a hand of help. Ahhh, good times, right? Right? Scott "guess what, the gulf area is still 20 years from full recovery...if they're lucky" B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhishyBrewer Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I didn't feel anything in Sac, but some folks I work with that live in Vacaville felt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Ah...the memories of the Loma Prieta...quite freaky to see when you're a 4-year-old kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollerholden Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 ^ Shoot, what's that bridge called that's double decker? whenever we drive to LA we go on it...anyways I always get nervous when we're on the lower section, because of that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhishyBrewer Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 ^ Shoot, what's that bridge called that's double decker? I thought it was just called the Bay Bridge??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 ^^ Call me crazy, but I don't think the upper section has it any easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollerholden Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 ^ Shoot, what's that bridge called that's double decker? I thought it was just called the Bay Bridge??? Yeah, I guess....well I don't like driving on that bridge! ^^ Call me crazy, but I don't think the upper section has it any easier. Taiko Thanks, now I'll be nervous on the top too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippyTrick09 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 No earthquakes down here...except when my sister walks around! OOOH! BURNT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bush985 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I didn't feel it. I live in San Jose. Kinda strange, I seem to never feel them. I must of been driving or something. I like it better that way though. -RD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffen_Dk Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 And a stupid question is an earthquake a cool xperience???And I'm not talking about a quake around 7 but the small ones.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollerholden Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 No earthquakes down here...except when my sister walks around! OOOH! BURNT! And a stupid question Taiko Confused Red is an earthquake a cool xperience???And I'm not talking about a quake around 7 but the small ones.... Well, not for me. It really scared me because it just came with no warning at all...and it seemed to not stop! I didn't know if the roof was going to fall! I tried hard to remember what to do in an earthquake, and by the time I got in the door frame it was over....but it was a scary 5 or so seconds. Not something I'd like to experience anytime soon again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steffen_Dk Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 CrAzy I've always wished to xperience a quake - if I don't die Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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