Earthquake

There was an earthquake of 4.7 magnitude this morning between Guaymas and Enpalme. Did anyone feel anything?

Lots of activity on the Pacific Ring of Fire lately!!!!

Ladyjeeper said:

There was an earthquake of 4.7 magnitude this morning between Guaymas and Enpalme. Did anyone feel anything?

Nope!!

It might of flipped this semi and it was a free for all!

mis2810 said:

Lots of activity on the Pacific Ring of Fire lately!!!!

No kidding! From Chile all the way up the coast into Cali. Article in the paper this morning says they are fearing "the Big One" in Cali after the strong quakes and numerous after shocks this week -- they said it's from a fault that runs perpendicular to the San Andreas fault.

On the bright side, think beachfront property in Arizona!!! :p

Well Dog, another off topic post !! How many cases did you get??

Stuart said:

No kidding! From Chile all the way up the coast into Cali. Article in the paper this morning says they are fearing "the Big One" in Cali after the strong quakes and numerous after shocks this week -- they said it's from a fault that runs perpendicular to the San Andreas fault.

On the bright side, think beachfront property in Arizona!!! :p

I thought I had read that a series of smaller quakes releases the pressure and reduces the chances of a biggie.

Roberto said:

I thought I had read that a series of smaller quakes releases the pressure and reduces the chances of a biggie.

Overall, I'm inclined to agree with you. I think the concern was over the pressure that seems to be building along the entire fault line at the moment. When you look at the amount of total earthquake activity within the past month or so, there's been quite a bit. And as things move around and loosen one piece and tighten up another in a different spot, who's to say when a big a bigger event might occur. Not exactly like predicting the weather.

I don't want beachfront property in Arizona.... I could go to San Diego for that!

Strong earthquake shakes Mexico's Pacific coast May. 8, 2014 5:27 PM EDT


http://bigstory.ap.org/article/strong-earthquake-shakes-mexico-city

Roberto said:

I thought I had read that a series of smaller quakes releases the pressure and reduces the chances of a biggie.

In the late 50s a Prof at Caltech indicated that current thought was either a series of smaller quakes released pressure - or the reverse, indicated a big one was building - take your choice. He also thought the big one was due to hit California within 4 years. So the average Joe/Jane has as good a chance at being correct as a Caltech Prof :) Maybe the animals are a better indicator.

El Gato said:

In the late 50s a Prof at Caltech indicated that current thought was either a series of smaller quakes released pressure - or the reverse, indicated a big one was building - take your choice. He also thought the big one was due to hit California within 4 years. So the average Joe/Jane has as good a chance at being correct as a Caltech Prof :) Maybe the animals are a better indicator.

I'm siding with the animals.