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I don't know if it's atypical

PeraclesPlease — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 06:12:46 +0000

I don't know if it's atypical - we had a 3-day warning with a tremor before the big one - I'd even shifted to safer sleeping arrangement, happily.

I've not been in an

artappraiser — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 05:54:56 +0000

In reply to The 7.1 one was in the desert

I've not been in an earthquake (aside from feeling a tiny one in NY) but have been through eastern Kern County, driving from L.A. to visit the Sequoia National Forest for a family thing. Following the local relatives, on the way up we went the "safe" route via 14 to Mojave. Returned via overnight stay at Ridgecrest-hard to find decent motels/hotels any closer!, that's how empty it is around there. And then in the morn we promptly made the wrong turn and ended up doing I-395 south that goes to San Bernadino through the desert and then west back to L.A. That territory is surreal enough for most without an earthquake! I went to a Walmart for provisions before we left Ridgecrest, that was a surreal experience in itself, nice people but strange, mostly military folk. Kernville, the town Mojave, the desert, it's all strange land, like being on another planet out there.. Right out of a "There Will Be Blood" type movie.

Edit to add: even tho the experts are saying this is all those two faults out there, must be frightening for everyone in So. Calif to have this pretty damn big stronger shock come after yesterday's. It's just not what they are used to, and clearly many are rattled by the atypical sequence. I would be too.

The 7.1 one was in the desert

NCD — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 05:04:03 +0000

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The 7.1 one was in the desert north of Barstow. A 7 is big. Likely not very populated there. If it hit in the La area it would cause a huge amount of damage, the '94 Northridge Ca quake was very destructive, (up to $40 billion), and only s high 6.

I was in a 6+ and two 5+ aftershocks in California in the 80s. In a car, in an apartment and outside in daylight. There is no experience like it, a rumbling, inanimate dull roaring sound coming from no apparent direction, and outside you see utility poles swaying in the same plane, but alternate directions, creaking with wires going slack then tight.

WATCH: KCAL9's anchors react

artappraiser — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 04:53:31 +0000

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WATCH: KCAL9's anchors react as 7.1-magnitude earthquake rolls through Southern California https://t.co/IxheTVPXj7 pic.twitter.com/5y1y4Wghmg
— CBS Los Angeles (@CBSLA) July 6, 2019

Update: According to USGS scientists, the earthquake was a 7.1 magnitude. We've updated our stories to reflect the measurement https://t.co/ZhSg9ey9DT
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) July 6, 2019

"I was also raised in California and I've never felt anything like that."

Molly Hunter gives update from Ridgecrest, California, near epicenter of 7.1 magnitude earthquake. pic.twitter.com/w8UdEePGVU
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) July 6, 2019

"Even bigger earthquake"

artappraiser — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 04:47:17 +0000

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"Even bigger earthquake" could hit California in the coming days, seismologist warns https://t.co/6gFNOdOGWc pic.twitter.com/m7NzSpYRba
— CBS News (@CBSNews) July 6, 2019

Kern County fire officials are now reporting "multiple injuries and multiple fires" after the quake https://t.co/HnAkMEPLQz
— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) July 6, 2019

The Dodgers and Padres played

artappraiser — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 04:40:51 +0000

In reply to Second, larger quake shakes Southern California, also near Ridgecrest

The Dodgers and Padres played through the earthquake at Dodger Stadium.

(via @Dodgers) pic.twitter.com/ydGn7fxEQV
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 6, 2019

Was that an earthquake?
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) July 6, 2019

Sitting in Dodger Stadium experiencing an #earthquake with 50,000 other people was unreal. Everyone trying to act casual but you can tell they are shaken.
— DJ Qualls (@TheOnlyDJQualls) July 6, 2019

Sen. Feinstein:

artappraiser — Sat, 06 Jul 2019 04:34:16 +0000

In reply to Second, larger quake shakes Southern California, also near Ridgecrest

Sen. Feinstein:

Please everyone stay safe in Southern California. Review your family’s emergency plan or take time to create one. Tonight’s 7.1 earthquake may a signal of more to come. I’m in touch with FEMA and local officials and my office stands ready to mobilize. https://t.co/2vUu7QuKWh
— Sen Dianne Feinstein (@SenFeinstein) July 6, 2019