A 5.9 earthquake struck just outside Louisa, VA a short while ago. Apparently it was very shallow (I've seen anywhere from 3.5 miles deep to 0.5 deep) which caused it to be felt all over the east coast and into Ohio (I did not feel it).
Naturally, as this area does not get a lot of earthquakes, news reports have everyone feeling a bit twitchy. Unfortunately, I don't think it has dawned on too many people yet that the earthquake may have damaged the foundations of some structures (even if only minorly) just before the same area is due to get hammered with 100+ mph winds as Irene is expected to move on shore (probably around North Carolina) on Thursday as either a high category 3 or a weak category 4.
I'd recommend a little praying for that area right now as it's going to get a bit bumpy.
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We felt it in WI. I was in a store and suddenly overwhelmed with dizziness and intense nausea. Got back to the office to realize there'd been the earthquake. Others around here noticed buildings shaking a little.
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