Oooer! Hope Jackie J's ok!

[Creemteez]

Just seen on the news that there was a 2 pointer earthquake today - the epicentre of which was Newton Abbot, South Devon!

[rustylady]

Well, she was on Faceache 3 hours ago and didn't mention it. When was the earthquake?

[shirlthegirl43]

Having experienced a couple of quakes, they don't even really register until close on a 4 - you write them off as heavy traffic or suchlike

[rustylady]

Just spoke to her on Faceache, all fine, no damage. She didn't even notice it at the lottie. People who did just thought it was planes or heavy traffic.

[jackie j]

Ha ha you lot make me laugh, didnt even know till I heard it on the news lol. There is a straight apparently that it runs along, never knew that either.
Wish I could say the earth moved for me lol.

[Creemteez]

Well, I was going to ask that question, but thought I'd be boo'd off-stage!
Glad to know it was nothing to write home about. My step-daughter lives just outside Christchurch, NZ, and is still having a terrible time. Just last night they had a 6 pointer "after-shock" which dislodged ceiling tiles and light-fittings at the bank where she works!
They just seem to accept it and carry on as normal. I swear I'd be on the next plane outta there or just stay under a table!

[Finedon.Dandy]

I have experiences a few mild earthquakes and they are very unsettling and I dread to think what the biggies must be like.

In Zante (greek island) they get them regulary. The first was at night, tucked up in bed and I wondered who was banging at the door. I then realised the bed was shaking. It was over before I clicked what was happening. The 2nd that holiday we were in a bar and only just felt it - not the same for one of our friends who was sat on the loo at the time he he he he

We then had one here a couple of years ago, in the middle of the night and it was strong enough to rattle the HUGE mirror which is bolted very securely onto the wall!