Did you feel that EARTHQUAKE??

[bravenak]

My world is still rocking from the earthquake we just had at 9:51!!
http://www.google.org/publicalerts/alert?aid=5772343bee3a9bc1&hl=en&gl=US&source=web

M 6.1 Earthquake, 97km WNW of Willow, Alaska
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Location: 19 miles (30 km) WNW of Skwentna, ... Show more
Posted 18 minutes ago – U.S. Geological Survey

An earthquake with magnitude 6.1 occurred near Skwentna, AK at 17:51:17.00 UTC on Sep 25, 2014. (This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.)

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Expect aftershocks. These secondary shockwaves are usually less violent than the main quake but can be strong enough to do additional damage to weakened structures and can occur in the first hours, days, weeks, or even months after the quake.
Look for and extinguish small fires. Fire is the most common hazard after an earthquake.
Be aware of possible tsunamis if you live in coastal areas. These are also known as seismic sea waves (mistakenly called "tidal waves&quot . When local authorities issue a tsunami warning, assume that a series of dangerous waves is on the way. Stay away from the beach.
Be careful when driving after an earthquake and anticipate traffic light outages.
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What is an earthquake?

Earthquakes with magnitude of about 2.0 or less are usually called microearthquakes; they are not commonly felt by people and are generally recorded only on local seismographs. Events with magnitudes of about 4.5 or greater - there are several thousand such shocks annually - are strong enough to be recorded by sensitive seismographs all over the world. Great earthquakes, such as the 1964 Good Friday earthquake in Alaska, have magnitudes of 8.0 or higher. On the average, one earthquake of such size occurs somewhere in the world each year.

[Blue_In_AK]

1. You bet.

I felt the first jolt and thought that was it, and then BOOM!

[bravenak]

2. I totally forgot what i was supposed to do.

I kept thinking i should jump out of the window, I have no idea why. Scary!!!

[Laffy Kat]

3. OMG! You guys hang on up there.

Where was the epicenter?

[bravenak]

4. It was 97KM WNW of Willow.

6.1, quite big and long. http://www.google.org/publicalerts/alert?aid=5772343bee3a9bc1&hl=en&gl=US&source=web

[Laffy Kat]

5. Is that close to you?

Prep for aftershocks. Keep us posted. Yikes!

[bravenak]

6. I think it is within a hundred miles.

Pretty scary... I'm hoping this is going to be it for a while. My nerves cannot take it.

[Laffy Kat]

8. Isn't the first jolt the biggest?

The worst is behind you, bravenak. My thoughts your way. This may be an appropriate time for a belt of brandy.

[bravenak]

10. Yep, I think the worst is behind us.

I think I'm gonna take your advice. A shot of Tequila!!!

[Laffy Kat]

11. Tequila works!!! nt

[irisblue]

7. scary

stay safe and keep us updated.

[bravenak]

9. I will, thank you.

I should be braver, I'm from Cali..

[Steerpike]

12. I work in a basement in Fairview

I kept trying to finish my typing but everything just shook too much...felt kinda liquidy...nothing fell at my house or at work. But it was very invigorating!