Reply #22: I've only been in one big one [View All]

[cmf]

Puget Sound area Feb 2001, magnitude 6.8. It sounded like someone was running down the stairs, then everything started shaking. I got to a safe place and the shaking changed to rolling. I can't remember the exact duration - it was about a minute or so. My cat didn't freak out much. She freaked out during it, but 30 minutes later she was fast asleep. I don't recall her acting strange beforehand.

I have to say that being in an earthquake is one of the most surreal experiences. It's a very strange feeling to have the ground turn to jello right under your feet.