Hi Amy and Everyone-

Here in Cape May, NJ, surrounded by the Atlantic and Delaware Bay, the back
and forth shaking seemed to last at least 30 seconds.  I was standing at the
time and have to admit, I  felt dizzy afterward.  The doctor who was
examining my husband at that moment, thought he (the doc) was experiencing a
heart attack.  I emailed a friend in Richmond, VA immediately afterward and
he wanted it to happen again, he enjoyed it so much!  What is old hat to
Californians and Japanese was quite an interesting experience for us on the
east coast.  Now we are watching Hurricane Irene coming up this way- let's
hope that buzz saw turns east.

Sue Hobbs

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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


> 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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