I was at my office in Hauppauge, Long Island, New York and had similar rocking and rolling to what you described. The building was rocking! The earth moved for me today!

My first experience!

Linda Springer-Rushia
Long Island, New York

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On Aug 23, 2011, at 5:02 PM, Amelia Ann Dick <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> 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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