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How many earthquakes do you feel per year?!
Hi,
Sorry if a bit off topic, but since in this subforum you're all from California or Las Vegas I hope you can inform me a bit about following:
I am from Europe and gonna visit LA soon and some other places in California and some day will perhaps move there. What i wanted to know is how many earthquakes I can expect to feel cause it scares me a bit to be honnest cause we don't have that over here.
Is it true that there are earthquakes all of the time in LA and San Fransisco and even in Las Vegas Nevada which seems far away from the coast? How many per year do you actually feel and is this different from where you live in CA?
Where do you feel them the most and where the least? Perhaps mention where you live.
Is it true that as low as 3.0 EQ's to 3.9 you will feel a bit and above 4.0 things indoor will start shaking on your tables and above 5.0 most likely damage to buildings. I read that there are alot of 3 and 4 eq's.. does that mean you feel them alot and alot of times things will be shaking on your tables and fall off?
If you're in bed sleeping.. is it true that as low as a 4.0 will push you out of your bed on the ground so you can get hurt?
Finally.. in case I ever gonna live in California.. are there places not too far from the coast in California that for some reason DON'T have any EQ's at all or almost unnoticable or is this the same for the entire West Coast and even the entire state of California?
Thanks for all good info guys! 
Seismic activity probably occurs quite frequently here on the west coast. I'm pretty sure most of them are so small that no one can really feel it. Occasionally, like once every couple of months, there is a tremor that you can feel. Luckily our improved infrastructure helps to prevent any disasters that may result from these ones that we feel. But living in California, we all await the BIG ONE
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| Originally posted by 72hrpartyanimal Seismic activity probably occurs quite frequently here on the west coast. I'm pretty sure most of them are so small that no one can really feel it. Occasionally, like once every couple of months, there is a tremor that you can feel. Luckily our improved infrastructure helps to prevent any disasters that may result from these ones that we feel. But living in California, we all await the BIG ONE |
When you come visit, stop by the Taco Bell Discovery Center in Santa Ana. They have a pretty accurate earthquake simulator.
Quite honestly, you get used to them after a while. I wouldn't worry about any earthquakes unless it's bigger than a 5.5. Anything smaller is no biggie. Unless you're pretty close to the fault, you'll rarely feel anything smaller than a 5.
Does where you live in CA play a role how much you feel it or does every eq have a different location cause i read there are many faults under CA?
Can you also tell a bit more what happens if a 3-4 or 4-5 occurs when you're in traffic for example.. isn't that dangerous?
What do you feel below 5.0 cause these happen on almost a daily basis, am I right? Can you describe that?
And when and how often start things shaking in your house or on tables that you have to clean up? What measures do you take?
If you're driving, you won't feel anything below a 5. You'll rarely feel a 3-4 earthquake even if you're just sitting down in your living room. You might feel a 4-5, but that's rarely. You'll have to be close to the epicenter. You'll definetely feel anything above a 5.
I'm gonna take this a step further and scare you even more. lol
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqscanv/
That's all the earthquakes we had this week. And guess what? I haven't felt a single one of them.
I moved here the first week of May this year and I haven't felt an earthquake yet.
Well, there was one time in my apartment that I might have felt one, but it was just like having a big, rumbling truck drive by outside for a few seconds. I don't even know if it was an earthquake.
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| Originally posted by bigperf aww i was expecting a funny ass billy post! something along the lines of "only everytime i fart!" |
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| Originally posted by Dance123 please all mention where you live cause CA is rather big |
Depends also on how high off the ground you live. My apartment is basically on the 4th floor and I feel the earthquakes much better than some of my of friends/coworkers who live on the 1st or 2nd floor. I definitely feel the quakes of 3-4 and things get knocked down and fall off my shelves on anything over 5 (I'm not falling off the bed though 
) When I lived in San Diego I didn't feel nearly as many quakes as I have since I moved to LA but I think that's just a coincidence. I don't think SD is any safer than LA. We're all doomed here 
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| Originally posted by 72hrpartyanimal Seismic activity probably occurs quite frequently here on the west coast. I'm pretty sure most of them are so small that no one can really feel it. Occasionally, like once every couple of months, there is a tremor that you can feel. Luckily our improved infrastructure helps to prevent any disasters that may result from these ones that we feel. But living in California, we all await the BIG ONE |
If movement happens at the San Andreas, you'll feel it everywhere in SoCal regardless. If you're really afraid of earthquakes, than I would avoid the Imperial Valley. lol That's far from everywhere, but it's where all the recent activity has been happening. Who would wanna live there anywhere? lol
You're pretty safe everywhere in LA, OC, SD counties. The only thing I'd be scare of is a 6.5 or higher.
Everyone knows about "The Big One," but few people discuss the "Mega-thrust" Earthquake that's due in the northwest. Basically SF upto Vancouver. And it'll be FAR WORSE than the Big One. Estimated around 9.0 magnitude. It will last A LOT longer than a typical earthquake. Around five minutes. And it'll be felt in a far bigger area than typical earthquakes. And it'll most def cause a massive tsunami that'll hit the pacific northwest within minutes and then the entire eastern shore of asia several hours later. Think the Dec 26, 2004 earthquake off Indonesia that caused that Tsunami. It'll be that type of devistation.
The last few they can trace back (via carbon dating) happened 300 years apart from each other (though the gap between the first one and the second one they can trace was nearly 1,000). The last one they can date back to specifically the year 1700. So if we go by the last few that occured, we're due.
The whole country is f'd when Yellowstone erupts, though. And that's WAY overdue. We're all gonna melt.
Just got this in the work email 
The California ShakeOut is still a ways away; October 21st. However,
we can all do our part by preparing our homes and work places.
Following, please find seven simple steps to help prepare for a
potential earthquake. This info was taken from the handbook "Putting
Down Roots in Earthquake Country."
PREPARE
Step 1: Secure it now!
Reducing and/or eliminating hazards throughout your home,
neighborhood, workplace and school can greatly reduce your risk of
injury or death following the next earthquake or other disaster.
Conduct a "hazard hunt" to help identify and fix things such as
unsecured televisions, computers, bookcases, furniture, unstrapped
water heaters, etc. Securing these items now will help to protect you
tomorrow.
Step 2: Make a plan
Planning for an earthquake, terrorist attack, or other emergency is
not much different from planning for a party or vacation. Make sure
that your emergency plan includes evacuation and reunion plans; your
out-of-state contact person's name and number; the location of your
emergency supplies and other pertinent information. By planning now,
you will be ready for the next emergency. Step 3: Make disaster kits
Everyone should have disaster supplies kits stored in accessible
locations at home, at work and in your vehicle. Having emergency
supplies readily available can reduce the impact of an earthquake, a
terrorist incident or other emergency on you and your family. Your
disaster supplies kits should include food, water, flashlights,
portable radios, batteries, a first aid kit, cash, extra medications,
a whistle, fire extinguisher, etc.
Step 4: Is your place safe?
Most houses are not as safe as they could be. Whether you are a
homeowner or a renter, there are things that you can do to improve
the structural integrity of your home. Some of the things that you
might consider checking include inadequate foundations, unbraced
cripple walls, soft first stories, unreinforced masonry and
vulnerable pipes. Consult a contractor or engineer to help you
identify your building's weaknesses and begin to fix them now.
Step 5: DROP, COVER, and HOLD ON!
Learn what to do during an earthquake, whether you're at home, at
work, at school or just out and about. Taking the proper actions,
such as "Drop, Cover, and Hold On", can save lives and reduce your
risk of death or injury. During earthquakes, drop to the floor; take
cover under a sturdy desk or table, and hold on to it firmly. Be
prepared to move with it until the shaking stops.
Step 6: Check it out!
One of the first things you should do following a major disaster is
to check for injuries and damages that need immediate attention. Make
sure you are trained in first aid and in damage assessment
techniques. You should be able to administer first aid and to
identify hazards such as damaged gas, water, sewage and electrical
lines. Be prepared to report damage to city or county government.
Step 7: Communicate and recover!
Following a major disaster, communication will be an important step
in your recovery efforts. Turn on your portable radio for information
and safety advisories. If your home is damaged, contact your
insurance agent right away to begin your claims process. For most
declared disasters, resources will also be available from federal,
state, and local government agencies.
well i try to create an average of 2-3 earthquakes a week in my bedroom.. helps the marriage stay intact. 
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