It was felt by some people here in Ithaca, New York.

What does the quake have to do with shells, apart from being a
reminder to label your collection well enough that things can get
shaken without losing data?  Tectonic action helps determine what
fossils are accessible, instead of under the seafloor or eroded away.
It also can create distinctive environments, such as hydrothermal
vents.

On Wed, Aug 24, 2011 at 4:30 PM, Helen Madow <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I'm just north of New York City and I was driving in the car.  I didn't feel
> anything.
> Helen Madow
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> From: "Amelia Ann Dick" <[log in to unmask]>
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> Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 5:02 PM
> Subject: [CONCH-L] 5.9 Earthquake Centered in Mineral, Va. at 1:46 today
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>> Hello to All - I am wondering how many of you out there experienced the
>> rare 5.9 magnitude earthquake centered in Mineral, Virginia at
>> approximately 1:46 p.m. this afternoon?  I live in Smithfield, Virginia
>> which is about 121 miles away from the epicenter.  The shock waves lifted
>> or rolled my home.  This rocking and rolling went on for approximately 20
>> seconds.  I actually felt dizzy.  Reports state it could be felt as far
>> north as New York City or farther into Canada.  Also, as far south as
>> South Carolina.  I am curious and would appreciate your reply if the earth
>> moved for you today.
>>
>> Amelia Ann Dick  (Amy)
>> Smithfield, Virginia
>>
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