7.7 Quake in Peru

[1969912 0]

7 minutes ago. See Map:

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsww/

"Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ."
-NickDG

[VanillaSkyGirl 6]

Oh no! Thank you for posting.

[BillyVance 35]

Story here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20288105/

they say it was 7.9

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[virgin-burner 1]

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Story here: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20288105/

they say it was 7.9

its an 8.0 now..

Pisco’s mayor said at least 200 people were buried in the rubble of a church where they had been attending a service.

i knew going to church was dangerous..

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[Conundrum 1]

We had a 3.5 today just a couple hours ago here.

[1969912 0]

You must be in SoCal. It's kind of interesting looking at those USGS maps. Obviously, most quakes are in clusters in the usual spots, but sometimes there will be one sitting out by itsself. See the North America map, and there is a 2.5 or 2.6 right on the border of Ontario and NY from a couple days ago:


http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsww/Maps/10/285_45.php

A 2.6 might be too small for anyone to feel. Did you feel the 3.5 today?

"Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ."
-NickDG

[Amazon 7]

Just had one here in WA about 30 minutes ago..

Mt St Helens is still cookin

http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsus/Quakes/uw08162247.php

[LisaH 0]

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You must be in SoCal. It's kind of interesting looking at those USGS maps. Obviously, most quakes are in clusters in the usual spots, but sometimes there will be one sitting out by itsself. See the North America map, and there is a 2.5 or 2.6 right on the border of Ontario and NY from a couple days ago:


http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsww/Maps/10/285_45.php

A 2.6 might be too small for anyone to feel. Did you feel the 3.5 today?

Felt it pretty good here at my office in Chatsworth. We heard it before we felt it which was kind of creepy.

Be yourself!
MooOOooOoo

[1969912 0]

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Felt it pretty good here at my office in Chatsworth. We heard it before we felt it which was kind of creepy.

You heard it? What did it sound like? Or do you mean you heard stuff in the building rattling?

"Once we got to the point where twenty/something's needed a place on the corner that changed the oil in their cars we were doomed . . ."
-NickDG

[LisaH 0]

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Felt it pretty good here at my office in Chatsworth. We heard it before we felt it which was kind of creepy.

You heard it? What did it sound like? Or do you mean you heard stuff in the building rattling?

It sounded like a big truck was going by then it started shaking. There really isn't much in the building to rattle. We don't even have windows.

Be yourself!
MooOOooOoo

[ltdiver 3]

I have a co-worker who is visiting Equador on a healthcare mission trip. Wonder if she felt anything from Peru's earthquake.

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ltdiver

Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon

[Andrewwhyte 1]

There was a 5.5 aftershock about half an hour ago.

[VanillaSkyGirl 6]

Some people on here know that most of my relatives live in Peru. ( I am 100% Peruvian and was born there 36 years ago.) Thankfully, my relatives are all ok. Thanks to everyone who has asked me via messages or calls.

[Conundrum 1]

OH man! Rosa I had no idea! I am so glad to hear your family is ok.