5.6 Earthquake S. CAL

[Ivote]

www.cnn.com

[SF Bay Area Dem]

1. Wimpy! This one is not a big quake...

Let me know if it breaks 6.0 and I will awake from my slumber. This is nothing remarkable for So Cal and even the Bay Area...

[cascadiance]

7. I felt it! NBC affiliate is reporting that it was a 5.6 shaker near Anza

A few miles southeast of Anza that is, which would have put it relatively close to Temecula (somewhat south of Palm Springs and Coachella) and not too far from north county area of San Diego.

That was centered in the desert. Hopefully aftershocks aren't closer to us. That was a pretty big one (the biggest I've felt since moving down here in 2001).

[Maat]

49. And YOURS TRULY was there in Temecula, Calif.

DUers - I have to say I hardly even felt this one. I don't know why, but it only seemed like a little sway for a very short time. Of course, my house is only 4 years old, and was built to withstand a decent one. Not even one object in my house, however, small moved.

It is the first one Beloved Daughter is going to remember (she is 8 now).

[mitchtv]

37. Bull shit- It felt like a train passing

and for a long time too. Yes I was in Norcal for loma prieta too, and it was comparalbe, just not as extended. I live in Coachella Valley

[doublethink]

2. Yep felt it here in San Diego ....

whole lotta shaking going on .... :bounce:

[bemildred]

3. This is nothing, go back to sleep. nt

[maddezmom]

4. Mild Earthquake Shakes California Desert

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - A mild earthquake shook the desert early Sunday but there were no immediate reports of any injuries or damage, authorities said.

The magnitude-5.6 quake struck about 8:40 p.m. and was centered 20 miles south of Palm Springs, according to a preliminary report by the U.S. Geological Survey.

A dispatcher with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said she received dozens of calls about the quake but hadn't received any word about injuries or damage.

The quake was felt as far west as Los Angeles, where it rolled for several seconds, and as far south as San Diego, 75 miles southwest of Palm Springs, where hundreds of scientists gathered for a diabetes conference.



http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20050612/ap_on_re_us/socal_quake_1

[Daphne08]

I felt it.

It wasn't too bad, but it definitely shook the couch (I was watching a Republican on TV... the Freedom fries-Jones guy :P ) and it shook our apartment!

[ngGale]

53. Yep, the whole earth would react to Jones...

that's what done it. Just hope they don't go over a 6.0.

[Pithy Cherub]

5. Here in "the OC" it rattled and gave a really good jolt at the end.

My more immediate concern is that this hit Southern Orange County (It is North and South Orange County here - just like the Hatfield's and the Mccoys). The Landslide area in Laguna was reported to still be moving this week and this is exactly what makes it very dangerous.
So will see, the news is just starting to pick it up. What is really important is whether it is an aftershock or a stand alone quake...

Anything over 5 can cause a bit of damage, the closer to 6 well then it starts getting interesting.

[MindPilot]

6. 22 aftershocks in the past 20 minutes.

too small to feel though

[Barkley]

8. I felt it in Pasadena

It only lasted 10 seconds and was mild.

[onager]

12. Pfft! Barely rippled the water in the spa!

I'm about 2 miles from the epicenter of the 94 Northridge quake.

Quakes have to work to impress me after that.

[pissed_American]

9. Felt it here in the SGV...

I thought it was my heavy neighbor doing jumping jacks

:bounce:

[lazarus]

10. felt like a 3

here in Lakeside. Woke the kidlet up, but not me.

Once again, the animals (2 cats, 2 rats, 1 dog, and a bird) failed to wake up for it. They were all asleep even after the quake.

[doublethink]

14. Thats because your lazarus ......

and you need Christ to wake you up. :rofl: Peace.

[montana_hazeleyes]

48. Good One doublethink!

LOL

[Benhurst]

11. As The Leader would say,

"Bring 'em on!" :sarcasm:

[sakabatou]

13. Have to call me brother...

See if he felt it.

[tinrobot]

15. I felt it here in Silverlake

Not very sharp, more of a rolling motion. I was expecting it to get stronger, but it just tapered off...

I didn't used to be afraid of earthquakes until I bought a house.

[Daphne08]

16. I wasn't afraid of them until I moved to CA two years ago.

;)

[malmapus]

18. lol I've lived here since 11/99

and same way myself, have only felt 3 that I know of (apparently slept through one).

This was my first in So. Cal, all others I felt when I lived in San Francisco.

[tinrobot]

42. I lived through too many...

I was in SF for Loma Prieta in '89. That wasn't too bad, at least where I lived (Upper Market)

I was in LA in '94 for Northridge. That one collapsed the apartment across the street from me and permantly changed my opinion of earthquakes.

[malmapus]

17. Felt it in Irvine

Couldn't tell what was happening at first, building was slightly shaking. But yeah it was pretty weak, I was waiting to see if it was get any strengh (was ready to dive under my desk at work lol).

[Daphne08]

19. I didn't know what to do, so I just sat there like a fool.

I've experienced lots of little shakes, but this was the strongest.

[nadinbrzezinski]

23. Next time go to the door frame, strongest point of contruction

I TRIED to get hubby to door frame, he slept through it

[Daphne08]

26. Thanks.

I really didn't know where to go or what to do. (I'm also sure all the California people are laughing at me, but it's scary when you're not used to it...and I'm not.)

Wish my husband would hurry and come home.

[nadinbrzezinski]

27. the other place to go is under a STRONG

table... and no I am not laughing at you... this is the kind of training kids are given here from almost birth.

I grew up in Mexico City, they never trained us for that... but my mother told us always, go to the door frame, if you can't reach it, strong table duck.

Most quakes are just going to scare you... now once it reaches the 6 to 7 in the richter scale we are talking major damage. I will still contend the Mexico City Earthquake in LA qwould have flatneed LA. 8.3 lasted for a minute and a half... and it proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that builidng on swampy ground ain't too bright... my mon's house in Mexico City has no damage, and it is built on bedrock

[cascadiance]

29. I've been told that bathtubs can also be a good place to be in...

Though some debris coming down could hit you badly, the construction of the tub in many cases should be strong enough to keep from getting crushed if a large section of roof came down on you or the like.

Though this is the strongest one I felt since moving to San Diego, it still isn't as strong as some I felt in the Bay area. I still remember fully ducking for a door frame (and then subsequently leaving the office building) in the Bay area when the big one came that was centered in the Santa Cruz mountains. This one is still a far cry from that one, but it's big enough around this area, that one needs to be wary for when other quakes affected by this earth movement might happen and where they might be around here.

[msongs]

30. WRONG answer because:

if there is a door in that frame it can swing shut on you and crap you up before you have a chance to move...do not underestimate a strong earthquake.

best thing is to move away from things that can fall over, like tall furnitures, and just get low to the floor or flop on the couch.

did you see the pics from the Landers quake in (1988??) where the guy's pool table was UPSIDE DOWN because of the quake?

Msongs
www.msongs.com

[nadinbrzezinski]

31. Right answer from fire departments as well

door frames or tables

[Maat]

50. I agree, Msongs.

Local experts have been telling us a doorframe is not a good idea. I was told to get where objects would not be hitting me, and that underneath a table near a wall was not a bad idea.

[Igel]

36. That can be risky.

The frame apparently can twist and send the door flying into your face. Before I left the southland the warning I got was to find secure, strong location--under table.

I can't evaluate the relative safety of "in doorway" versus "out of doorway". The one thing I can say, however, is if you're in a studio apartment, don't leave your turkey roaster on the top of a bookcase next to the head of your bed. I quickly sat up when the Northridge quake began. When the sun finally rose I found the roasting pan sitting on my pillow; I didn't hear it fall in the general rumbling.

[Pithy Cherub]

28. PLEASE PLEASE Do not run outside!

http://www.earthquakeinfo.com/quakehold/earthquake_safety_tips.htm

Part of living in Southern Cal on the San Andreas is you do have to take this seriously. You will also see information on each stations website. Welcome to CA. ;)

[Daphne08]

34. Thanks. Thanks to ALL of you for your advice.

I'll check out the site. :)

[nadinbrzezinski]

35. As a former medic will repeat what the fire department tells you

be ready to take care of yourself for at least 72 hours... I used to tell people plan for a week.

The reason, if we have a major event (nice euphemism huh?) the fire department will be stretched to the limit and beyond. If the event is truly serious, even ground routes will be closed or partially closed and it will take a while for airports to be able to receive c-130 cargo planes... which means we will have to do this on our own.

Water is the trickiest to store, and needs to be cycled, unless specially pacakged adn that one IS very expensive, truly, as food ... MREs work, and have a LONG shelf life, they taste horrible but that is one way to go... but water is the trickiest. Usually not added to this list most people give you is a personal reverse osmosis filter and water purification tablets. Why... don't ask me... after the Mexico City Quake I sent those to my mom, who distributed them, and the reason was... water mains break, now they build them together, and when they break sometimes some mixing occurs, which meanas if yuo have no power, you have no way to boil water and you may not be able to reach for the bleach. Them tablets will do the job. Be aware they are not meant for long term consumtion and do have a shelf live of five years. Your local surplus store is great for this... I also usually tell people, get a shovel with the kit, a portable one, an axe, and if yuo can can some lime. Be ready to use whatever you have available but be aware that getting a live flame going after an event should only be done after you are sure there are no gas leaks anywhere.

When we get our house finally, I will be going down to the surplus store to start getting my list together... for a week... of fun

[Danieljay]

40. The American Red Cross has 72 hour disaster kits for families and

individuals. They are really cool, includes 72 hours worth of necessary supplies for FOUR people. Contains food and water packets, thermal blanket, duct tape, handwarmers, radio with batteries, first aid kit and reference guide, dust masks, leather-palm gloves, poncho, light sticks, playing cards, flashlight with batteries, whistle, hygiene pack, tarp, multifunction knife, waterproof matches, rope, pry bar, a two-gallon collapsible water jug, etc. They also have some 12 hour kits good for throwing in a day hike pack or under the seat of your car. Check it out...

http://www.redcross-oregontrail.org/miva/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=ARCOTC&Category_Code=02-04

If you are in the Portland area I know they also offer preparedness courses for about any population.

http://www.redcross-oregontrail.org/

[nadinbrzezinski]

44. hmm yuo STILL Need to cycle those water packets every three

years... reaad the fine print, (not at the ARC site), but those water packets are the USCG certified for boats... they STILL Need to be cycled

Take my word on it

That kit is a good start but you'd better still get a reverse osmosis filter and water tablets, as well as many other goodies...

[Danieljay]

47. good point....and yes..some of the products

of the starter kit need to be cycled. There is mention of this when you buy the kit. The Red Cross updates the kits periodically to ensure the safety of the products. You're right..its a good starter kit, there is room for additions, such as the filter and tablets you are talking about. The majority of people dont take the time to actually do any of it, not to mention actually going out to a variety of stores and purchasing separate items.

[Pithy Cherub]

22. Ok Ken Shocknet (sp) he was an anchor during a really big quake

on NBC in LA and dived under the desk when the quake happened on air. All the reporters even now joke about when is a quake big enough to have a Ken Shoknet(sp) moment. He's still an anchor but now on CBS 2. That was a really big quake where people died - Northridge.

I've lived through them big and small and for some reason can feel small ones too and am wayyyyyy too experienced from all my years in Santa Monica/Marina Del Rey. :)

PS. Reports of rockslides....

[malmapus]

33. lol I bet that musta been a sight to see

having a reporter make the dive, at least I'm by myself when I would of made my dive :D

[SW FL Dem]

38. I remember that - I think it it was the Whittier quake in 1987

The quake happened about 7:30 in the morning and Kent was live on the air, he dove under the desk as cameras and lights were swinging over his head. He kept saying, this may be the big one, turns out it was a 6.3 or something like that. The Northridge quake happened at 4:30 in the morning, I know, I lived 10 miles from the epicenter and was bounced out of my bed.

[Pithy Cherub]

43. LOL! How awful is that when big quakes blur in your head...

You are right it was Whittier.

For Northridge, I was near Santa Monica which also bounced my butt right out of bed before the FULL book case fell on it.

[Spinzonner]

46. Which is how he got the name Kent Aftershocknek.

http://lexicon.typepad.com/lexicon/2005/05/more_tv_station.html

[goclark]

25. Didn't feel it in the center of Los Angeles

But thanks for the alert.

I hate earthquakes and have lived here all my life.

[msongs]

20. barely felt it in Riverside, which is 40 miles from Anza. eom

msongs
www.msongs.com

[Maat]

51. Msongs - barely felt it in Temecula.

My kid (8) reported she could hear her door shaking. That was it. No sharpness at all.

[nadinbrzezinski]

21. felt it the birds

failed to make any rauccus for it

I went back to sleep, it is Sunday fer crying out loud!

Oh and I am in San Diego, if anybody is keeping track of that

[Roland99]

24. USGS - Preliminary Earthquake Report

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/recenteqsUS/Quakes/ci14151344.htm

A moderate earthquake occurred at 15:41:46 (UTC) on Sunday, June 12, 2005. The magnitude 5.6 event has been located in SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. The hypocentral depth was estimated to be 14 km ( 8 miles). (This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.)

Magnitude 5.6
Date-Time Sunday, June 12, 2005 at 15:41:46 (UTC)
= Coordinated Universal Time
Sunday, June 12, 2005 at 8:41:46 AM
= local time at epicenter

Location 33.532°N, 116.573°W
Depth 13.5 km (8.4 miles)
Region SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Distances 9 km (6 miles) ESE (106°) from Anza, CA
27 km (17 miles) SSE (151°) from Idyllwild, CA
29 km (18 miles) SW (221°) from Palm Desert, CA
33 km (20 miles) S (187°) from Palm Springs, CA
99 km (62 miles) NNE (32°) from San Diego, CA

Location Uncertainty horizontal +/- 0.3 km (0.2 miles); depth +/- 0.7 km (0.4 miles)
Parameters Nph=101, Dmin=4 km, Rmss=0.29 sec, Gp= 18°,
M-type=local magnitude (ML), Version=B
Source California Integrated Seismic Net
USGS/ Caltech/ CGS/ UCB/ UCSD/ UNR

Event ID ci14151344

[Zorro]

32. Heard it coming

The shake was preceded by a low-frequency rumbling about five seconds before it rattled our walls. We're about 25 miles northeast of San Diego.

Although it wasn't particularly powerful, it was enough to get our attention. My concern is whether it portends an occurrence of something more severe in the immediate future.

[livetohike]

39. Sloshed water out of the pool

and that's about it. Heard it more than felt it though. Everything in the house rattled.

[Zhade]

41. Slept through it.

NT!

[Gelliebeans]

45. I was close to it

so the shaking jolted me awake. Living here all my life I still wait to see if it will be worth running to get into the doorway. This one jerked and quieted then jerked again so I yelled for the kiddo to get into the doorway of his bedroom. This is the 5th quake where I have been less than 20 miles from the epicenter, hmmmm. Still beats tornados or hurricanes as far as I'm concerned.

[Maat]

52. Oh, for sure!

This wasn't about to pick anyone up and throw them around.

Heck, I didn't even feel a jolt - just a little swaying.

I'm exactly on the Murrieta/Temecula border, about 1-1/4 hours northeast of the San Diego Zoo, and about 40 minutes just north of the Wild Animal Park.

[deacon2]

54. A sleepy nudge at best here in OC...

My lazy labradors lifted their heads and went back to sleep. Ditto my daughters. I was getting out of bed and went gamboling, thought it was that last beer at my buddy's house until my wife popped in to tell me otherwise.

Silmar and Northridge- now those were quakes!

[Maat]

55. You speak the truth.

My kittycats didn't even react too much. Actually, they reacted at the 8-year-old daughter being startled, and letting out a yell, but ... then they went back to sleep.

And I was supposed really near in good ol' Temecula!