TeresaBenedicta Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I felt it here in Ellicott City, MD. I was sitting at my computer, writing out an e-mail, and it began to shake a bit. I thought it was from the construction of our new religious ed building next door. But then it became more and more intense. I definitely didn’t panic. But had a sort of odd reflection where I was like, [i]“Hm. I guess this is an earthquake. Interesting.” [/i]*look around curiously* [i]“I guess I’ll stand in the doorway? That’s somewhat safe, right?”[/i] Did you feel it? What was your reaction? Where were you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faithcecelia Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Oh goodness! Hope everyone is okay and theres no damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaBenedicta Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 For those who didn't feel it or haven't heard: 5.8 or 5.9 earthquake centered in VA, felt as far away as New York! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie-Therese Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Just heard from my brother and his family, they are very near the epicenter in VA, they are all safe. Thank God. I have friends from NJ to NC who are all saying they felt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaBenedicta Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 I'd really like there to be cell service... I want to make sure the sisters are okay. They were further down, in DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wikitiki Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I was watching television/online/doing summer schoolwork (multitasking!). I'm in Virginia. Something cardboard fell off my television and a metal desk organizer I have fell, and it took me that long to think "Oh. Must be an earthquake." I grabbed my Mary statue that was looking rather precarious and just sat there because I had NO IDEA what to do. Good thing my violin wall stand is apparently extremely sturdy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FutureSister2009 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I was unpacking in my dorm and I was perfectly fine. As soon as I left, everyone was talking about it. I don't know how or when it happened or if it even happened here. I certainly didn't feel it if it hit here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissyP89 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I am at work at a NJ newspaper. We bolted out of here. Phones are still down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papist Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I felt it. Very subtle. I thought there was an aerobics class on the roof here at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papist Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 But unfortunately D.C. is still standing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicansoul Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 weren't there quakes in colorado yesterday? signs of the apocalypse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeresaBenedicta Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 Got a hold of the sisters- they're fine. The house may have some damage, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faithcecelia Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 [quote name='TeresaBenedicta' timestamp='1314128759' post='2293821'] Got a hold of the sisters- they're fine. The house may have some damage, though. [/quote] Glad they are okay, buildings can be repaired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisa Marie Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I didn't know about it until I saw Facebook erupt and got an email from my campus police notifying people of what happened. Apparently there were even tremors out here in Ohio! I just wish I would have noticed - the construction across the street has been making the whole building rattle for a few days now. [quote name='TeresaBenedicta' timestamp='1314128759' post='2293821'] Got a hold of the sisters- they're fine. The house may have some damage, though. [/quote] I hope the damage isn't extensive. Or expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherie Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Definitely - we're on a military base so after I figured out it wasn't a very strong gust of wind shaking the house, I thought it might be an attack of some sort, like a bomb or something. Grabbed my little baby and headed out the front door where I met all my neighbors standing in the street. The buildings were evacuated here, but no damage as far as I know. Totally crazy, I've never experienced an earthquake before! Oh, and I'm in MD, about an hour from DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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