4.0 earthquake San Francisco Bay area on Monday, Marth 5th, 2012

[— Phatmiata —]

You guys okay over there? Everyone says its "normal" for this in Cali.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/...8240QZ20120305

A magnitude 4.0 earthquake shook the San Francisco Bay area on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

The quake, which was initially reported at a 4.3 magnitude, was centered about 15 miles northeast of San Francisco, and was at a depth of 5.5 miles, the USGS said.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

"It woke me up. I heard a woman in my building scream. It lasted several seconds," said a resident in nearby Oakland, located across San Francisco Bay. The resident said it was still dark when the quake hit.

[—kung fu jesus—]

SFO is Norcal, Randy.

a 4.0 is like a loaded semi driving by your house at speed.

[NAautoxer]

what kind of house do you live in? hahahaa.

[Caoboy]

We had a what now. 4.0 is normal for these neck of the woods.

[Willywongka]

Yeaaaah, I felt it. Happened bout 5:30am, a small tremor woke me up then a big one shook the shit out of me! I live in Berkeley RIGHT on the Hayward fault line.

I really hate earthquakes.

[snake520]

I felt it but just stayed in bed... when back to sleep immediately lol

[The Platypus]

I felt it and I just thought my little brother was shaking my bed or something. I just went back to sleep haha

[bokehmon]

To quote wiki:

"Magnitude Description Earthquake effects Frequency of occurrence
Less than 2.0 Micro Micro earthquakes, not felt.[14] Continual
2.0–2.9 Minor Generally not felt, but recorded. 1,300,000 per year (est.)
3.0–3.9 Often felt, but rarely causes damage. 130,000 per year (est.)
4.0–4.9 Light Noticeable shaking of indoor items, rattling noises. Significant damage unlikely. 13,000 per year (est.)
5.0–5.9 Moderate Can cause major damage to poorly constructed buildings over small regions. At most slight damage to well-designed buildings. 1,319 per year
6.0–6.9 Strong Can be destructive in areas up to about 160 kilometres (99 mi) across in populated areas. 134 per year
7.0–7.9 Major Can cause serious damage over larger areas. 15 per year
8.0–8.9 Great Can cause serious damage in areas several hundred kilometres across. 1 per year
9.0–9.9 Devastating in areas several thousand kilometres across.
1 per 10 years (est.)
10.0+ Massive Never recorded, widespread devastation across very large areas; see below for equivalent seismic energy yield.
Extremely rare (Unknown/May not be possible)"

[Willywongka]

I'm just scared cause the Bay Area is due for a big one... like LONG over due! =(