for those who read this by email rather than here on the blog – yes, we had an earthquake at some obscene time in the middle of the night. The epicenter was less than 3 miles from us. The original 4.5 was downgraded to 4.3. Origin point has been estimated to be at 37.863°N 122.254°W and a depth of 7.6 km – time of 02:56:12 (UTC-07:00). Yawn….
If you aren’t familiar with it – the US Geological Survey apparently has been spared major cuts to this point and, in cooperation with scientific organizations around the world, keeps a running list, plus maps of where all occurred. If you aren’t familiar with their website, it is here. As of 1300 this afternoon, 353 helpful citizen have filled out shake questionnaires.
Of course, George’s phone, with the earthquake alert, went off after the bed quit shaking. The cats – both ours and Noah’s – were NOT happy.
This was not exactly what I had planned for my first night back in my own bed. Coffee was essential for sanity this morning.
Glad you’re only shaken and not stirred. (Sorry, couldn’t resist.) Hopefully, no real damage done. What a way to start 5786!
Just glad to be only shaken. No damage. But a good reminder here to make sure things are safely stored.