6.2 Earthquake for Alaska this AM

[ARtraveler]

We were jolted by a 6.2 earthquake at 9:51 AM today. The house danced and shook, and the pictures rattled on the wall for about 35 seconds. No damage, and no one hurt. The epicenter was about 85 miles NW of my location. The quake was felt as far North as Fairbanks (350 miles N).

Talked with Akspyderlady and she experienced similar results with a bit more shaking at her home. The water almost sloshed out of the fish tank and she was afraid the bookcases were going to topple over. Once again, no damage, and no one hurt.

I will check back to see if there was any major damage near the epicenter. So far, all seems well and no Tsunami warnings issued, because the quake was inland.

From KTUU TV:
"A magnitude 6.2 earthquake at 9:51 a.m. rattled Southcentral Alaska, with early reports from the U.S. Geological Survey placing the epicenter at 60 miles west/northwest of Willow.
The Alaska Earthquake Information Center initially estimated the magnitude at 5.7.
Casey Cook, director of emergency services for the Mat-Su Borough, said the borough had received no reports of major damage as of shortly after 10 a.m.

The shaker sent office workers scrambling under tables and school teachers instructing students to duck and cover. Groceries spilled from store aisles and pictures fell from walls, but it was unclear if anyone had been hurt.
Willow Fire Chief Mahlon Greene said no one has been reported injured and he has received no reports of major damage."

[Bob Denman]

This is NOT what I'd want, for an eye-opener!
Glad to hear that you and "AKLady", weren't serously affected.
At least you've got a GREAT excuse to take the bikes out to look for damage! Spyder emoticon.gifSpyder emoticon.gif
I hope that you don't find any!

[PrairieSpyder]

I'm glad everyone is OK. Another reason I'm glad I live in a part of the country where all I have to worry about are tornadoes. And I don't worry about them too much.

[Bob Denman]

[sddinnh]

Glad you and yours are all ok and no damage

[Jeriatric]

Glad you guys are OK.

[ChasCS]

Mirachas.. Rattled by themselves.

We're glad no one was hurt.

Chas

[Jim&Teresa]

Glad you are OK Thanks for the update .... stay safe!

[mxz600]

Glad to hear all is well. The cats shedding a little more today?

[ARtraveler]

Glad to hear all is well. The cats shedding a little more today?

All three cats bailed under the bed when the dance started.

Unlike dogs, which start acting a little quirky--just before--an earthquake event. Linda's dog was right on.

[cuznjohn]

glad all is ok

[Bob Denman]

Unlike dogs, which start acting a little quirky--just before--an earthquake event. Linda's dog was right on.

Do ALL dogs seem to be able to sense an approaching "rattler", or are there just some, that show special talents for it?

[Dan McNally]

Not good to hear. My cousin and her husband just left for the bush last week, where they live, all winter, every winter . . . of course, there isn't much in the way of utility disruptions that could effect them, as long as the cabin remains intact . . . they check in with family every few weeks by a satellite phone they have . . . but there is no way to call them.

[ARtraveler]

Do ALL dogs seem to be able to sense an approaching "rattler", or are there just some, that show special talents for it?

My husky dog Foxy had the early warning system built in. She always got it right. Linda's dog is a Black Lab.

[ARtraveler]

Not good to hear. My cousin and her husband just left for the bush last week, where they live, all winter, every winter . . . of course, there isn't much in the way of utility disruptions that could effect them, as long as the cabin remains intact . . . they check in with family every few weeks by a satellite phone they have . . . but there is no way to call them.

Also hope they are well. They may have to fire up the sat phone if there are problems.

[Bob Denman]

I hope that all is well with them...

[bruiser]

Animals have an innate sense of something wrong. Old info but interesting reading.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/n...animals_2.html

[Chupaca]

glad you are all okay...having come from earthquake country I know that can shake your fillings loose...hang in or on up there..!!

[Jeriatric]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UoPCLNcdK24

[AbNormy]

Geez is the fit going to hit the Shan soon?

[Bob Denman]

They don't call it, the "Ring of Fire", for the marshmallow roasting opportunities!

[ARtraveler]

Another quake last night at about 8:00 PM.

This shaker was only a 5.0. We were in the car at the time, but noticed a feeling like I was going over "bumps" in the road.

No reports of damage or things turned topsy turvy this time.

The experts say this quake was not related to the 6.2 (aftershock) and this one was 45 miles or so S of the epicenter and 32 miles deep as opposed to 60 miles deep on the 6.2.

[Jeriatric]

Mammoth Lakes now up to.........172 Pages of recent earthquakes.

+ Alaska....

Lots going on around the globe.

Hang tuff my friend.

[ARtraveler]

Mammoth Lakes now up to.........172 Pages of recent earthquakes.

+ Alaska....

Lots going on around the globe.

Hang tuff my friend.

I also read the Mammoth lake article this AM.

Alaska has always been very active. We have 200 or more quakes daily, most small and not noticeable. Anything over 5.0 gets some attention though.

The good side, the "experts" say an occasional 5.0 or so is good. They help to relieve the pressure on the tectonic plates. What we don't need is "the big one."

Thanks for both your interest, and your concern.

[Bob Denman]

I've heard that the "4s" & "5s"; help keep away the 8-Plus monsters...