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08-23-2011 , 01:59 PM

Dynasty

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A 6.0 (Reuters) earthquake centered in Virginia has hit Washington D.C. and felt at least as far away as Times Square and Martha's Vineyard (where President Obama is).

It looks like damage is minimal, though buildings were shaking considerably

Edits: United States Geological Survey (USGS) has reported a 5.9 earthquake

Last edited by Dynasty; 08-23-2011 at 02:20 PM.

08-23-2011 , 02:01 PM

BigPoppa

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Christie must be entering the GOP race.
Earthquake was his lunch being delivered.

08-23-2011 , 02:02 PM

Borodog

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All of our offices felt it from Durham up through Philly and west to Pittsburg.

08-23-2011 , 02:02 PM

BadBoyBenny

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We shook a bit here in Pittsburgh. First time I can remember feeling an eathquake

08-23-2011 , 02:03 PM

UtzChips

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I thought I felt an earthquake!!! I live 90 miles away & my couch swayed back and forth!!

08-23-2011 , 02:05 PM

AlbertoKnox

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Wife felt something 5 minutes ago, I told her she imagined it. In SC.

08-23-2011 , 02:06 PM

Borodog

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Congress is not in session.

08-23-2011 , 02:07 PM

UtzChips

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Borodog

Congress is not in session.

OMG!! MLK's ROCK!!!

08-23-2011 , 02:07 PM

The 13th 4postle

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@politcoroger - Roger Simon

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Ron Paul promises further earthquakes if media continue to ignore him.
less than 1 minute ago from Mobile Web

@ChadPergram

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Capitol rumbling seemed to come in 2 waves. Shook first for about 5 seconds. Then intensified...shaking for 30 seconds.
4 minutes ago from Twitter for BlackBerry®

Felicia Sonmez

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RT @bankonjustin: According to @usgs here is the epicenter of that earthquake. Unreal: http://******/6aJFv
5 minutes ago from Twee2

08-23-2011 , 02:10 PM

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grizy

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In NJ, I thought it was just a really fat person running on a treadmill.

08-23-2011 , 02:12 PM

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UtzChips

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FOX says people in the Pentagon ran in fear for the exits, as it felt just like it did on 9/11.

08-23-2011 , 02:12 PM

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freedom.fries

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good news for USA GDP imo

08-23-2011 , 02:12 PM

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EricLindros

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I hate people.

So the ground shook a tiny bit. Everyone relax. (Not you guys, just everyone in the NE corridor generally)

08-23-2011 , 02:13 PM

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loumike

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felt it at foxwoods

08-23-2011 , 02:13 PM

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BASaint

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Hey guys, Britain here, just wanted to let you know I didn't feel it.

Will keep you updated

08-23-2011 , 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by freedom.fries

good news for USA GDP imo

Whatever........Me, I'll always be eating French Fries out of respect for the French supporting us against the British.

08-23-2011 , 02:17 PM

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http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquak...39.-79.-77.php

(map reveals the location of FARMVILLE zomg)

08-23-2011 , 02:20 PM

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Dumbasses across the parking lot are STILL evacuated from their building.

Awaiting the tsunami I guess.

08-23-2011 , 02:22 PM

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BASaint

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Still nothing

Will keep you updated

08-23-2011 , 02:23 PM

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UtzChips

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Borodog

Dumbasses across the parking lot are STILL evacuated from their building.

Awaiting the tsunami I guess.

They're dumbasses?!?!? I live 90 miles west & was dreamin' of how much my property value would increase if it was ocean front property.......

08-23-2011 , 02:24 PM

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Regret$

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I'm not a scientist, but don't little ones happen before the big ones?

08-23-2011 , 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Regret$

I'm not a scientist, but don't little ones happen before the big ones?

Seems about right, I mean, my first kid was smaller than the 2nd....

08-23-2011 , 02:26 PM

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Ahigh

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couple of nuclear reactors are being inspected for "unusual event"

08-23-2011 , 02:27 PM

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EricLindros

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08-23-2011 , 02:27 PM

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MrWookie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Regret$

I'm not a scientist, but don't little ones happen before the big ones?

It's more common for the big one to hit first and then littler ones to hit after, although the aftershocks may still be substantial. Foreshocks do happen, though.

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