[lbo-talk] earthquake

[Dennis Claxton]

Earthquakes are weird.  I was standing up talking to someone who was 
sitting down when this hit.  She asked if I felt the earthquake and I 
said when and she said now.  I didn't feel a thing.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/07/59-earthquake-hits-southern-california.html

5.4 earthquake hits Southern California; felt in Los Angeles [Updated]

July 7, 2010 |  5:00 pm

A 5.9 earthquake rocked Southern California this afternoon and was 
felt across a wide area.

According to U.S. Geological Survey, the quake hit at 4:53 p.m. near 
Borrego Springs, about 28 miles south of Palm Springs. It was 
followed by several small aftershocks.

There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, but some 
residents said the quake caused glass to break.

Its the latest in a string of powerful of quakes to hit Southern 
California in the last few months, ever since a 7.2 quake hit the 
Mexicali area on Easter Sunday.

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