Just went through an earthquake

Raggedyann · Post by **Raggedyann** » 10-27-2012 10:24 PM

I was on my computer and all of sudden everything started swaying. I went out to the kitchen and all my plants were rockin and rollin, so I grabbed the dog and ran out into the middle of the street. I am still trembling. Apparently there were 2 quakes that hit north of me. One was 7.1 and the second was 7.7.

Raggedyann · Post by **Raggedyann** » 10-27-2012 10:32 PM

We now have a tsunami warning in effect.

BenSlain · Post by **BenSlain** » 10-27-2012 10:37 PM

Where abouts are you?

Raggedyann · Post by **Raggedyann** » 10-27-2012 10:44 PM

Tsunami warning in effect for British Columbia and Alaska
A massive earthquake occurred below the Queen Charlotte island

...A TSUNAMI WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT WHICH INCLUDES THE
COASTAL AREAS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA AND ALASKA FROM THE NORTH
TIP OF VANCOUVER ISLAND BRITISH COLUMBIA TO CAPE DECISION
ALASKA/LOCATED 85 MILES SE OF SITKA/...

...THIS MESSAGE IS INFORMATION ONLY FOR COASTAL AREAS OF
CALIFORNIA - OREGON - WASHINGTON AND BRITISH COLUMBIA FROM
THE CALIFORNIA-MEXICO BORDER TO THE NORTH TIP OF VANCOUVER
ISLAND BRITISH COLUMBIA...

http://earthquake-report.com/2012/10/27 ... r-28-2012/

BenSlain · Post by **BenSlain** » 10-27-2012 10:48 PM

7.7 Earthquake, Queen Charlotte Islands, Canada region

How far are you from the coast?

Raggedyann · Post by **Raggedyann** » 10-27-2012 10:49 PM

BenSlain wrote: Where abouts are you?

I am located on the northern tip of Vancouver Island Ben. Right on the ocean. My house is up on a very high hill, so I will be fine if a tsunami should hit us.

Raggedyann · Post by **Raggedyann** » 10-27-2012 10:57 PM

One quake at mag 7.7 and a 5.8 aftershock so far.

Diogenes · Post by **Diogenes** » 10-27-2012 11:19 PM

RA - oh my gosh.

Did Casey exhibit any odd signs prior?

That is a major quake - I keep looking but nothing seems to have been reported yet in terms of damage.

Have you ever been thru an EQ before? I know how very unsettling that is as we live in California - the Northridge quake was in 1994 and before I felt it I heard this tremendous roaring sound like a locomotive was coming down on us.

Let us know how you are:(

Raggedyann · Post by **Raggedyann** » 10-27-2012 11:32 PM

I am still a bit shaky Dio. That was a shock. They are evacuating the waterfront residences and downtown area at the moment.

Casey didn't show any unusual behavior prior, but he was shaking like a leaf in my arms when we were standing out on the road. He was aware that something was going on. He and I had shared a salmon treat just minutes before the shaking and he was fine. Emma (kitty) was walking around crying for no apparent reason about half prior to the quake.

Living in California as you do, you know the fear we all live with on the coast.

I will keep you posted.

Diogenes · Post by **Diogenes** » 10-27-2012 11:38 PM

Raggedyann wrote: I am still a bit shaky Dio. That was a shock. They are evacuating the waterfront residences and downtown area at the moment.

Casey didn't show any unusual behavior prior, but he was shaking like a leaf in my arms when we were standing out on the road. He was aware that something was going on. He and I had just shared a salmon treat just minutes before the shaking and he was fine. Emma (kitty) was waling around crying for no apparent reason about half prior to the quake.

I will keep you posted.

A 7 quake is deadly and devastating and yet I'm hearing nothing on the news- Idon't get it.

The poor little animals- I bet they are shaking.

Raggedyann · Post by **Raggedyann** » 10-27-2012 11:39 PM

This is my fourth quake. The last one was 5.6 and the epicenter was only 25 miles away from me. I heard a bang of sorts just before the shaking started. I had been drinking wine that night so I was really confused. LOL.

Diogenes · Post by **Diogenes** » 10-27-2012 11:42 PM

Raggedyann wrote: This is my fourth quake. The last one was 5.6 and the epicenter was only 25 miles away from me. I heard a bang of sorts just before the shaking started. I had been drinking wine that night so I was really confused. LOL.

Oh that's a good one.

I have checked more on line and all news still says no news of damage yet - was the epicenter the Queen Charlotte Islands?

Raggedyann · Post by **Raggedyann** » 10-27-2012 11:50 PM

Diogenes wrote: Oh that's a good one.

I have checked more on line and all news still says no news of damage yet - was the epicenter the Queen Charlotte Islands?

Yes, it was the Queen Charlotte Islands, now called Haida Gwaii.

CNN has the most detailed report that I could find Dio.

http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2012/10/27/qu ... ?hpt=hp_t3

Diogenes · Post by **Diogenes** » 10-28-2012 12:01 AM

Raggedyann wrote: Yes, it was the Queen Charlotte Islands, now called Haida Gwaii.

CNN has the most detailed report that I could find Dio.

http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2012/10/27/qu ... ?hpt=hp_t3

Boy had the quake epicenter been in a different area I am sure the outcome would have been different - pretty scary I know.

Thanks for the news source pal and have some wine or whatever you want - you need it.

Raggedyann · Post by **Raggedyann** » 10-28-2012 12:09 AM

Diogenes wrote: Boy had the quake epicenter been in a different area I am sure the outcome would have been different - pretty scary I know.

Thanks for the news source pal and have some wine or whatever you want - you need it.

I think I'll give it another hour and then have a glass. I need my "lerts" for awhile yet.