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Title: Earthquake
Post by: oldspice on February 27, 2008, 06:58:34 am

We felt the earthquake strongly here in Peterborough as it's not very far from Market Rasen.  It was very strong, the whole house shook from the bowels of the earth.  It is the second strong earthquake we have experienced in Peterborough since we moved here 19 years ago. I was shaking like a leaf afterwards - but last time it did not bother me so much.  When it was going on I was thinking 'how long will it last?'

Title: Earthquake
Post by: on February 27, 2008, 07:53:16 am

In Nottingham it was a distant rumble at first, but then got louder until the whole bedroom was shaking and finished with a bang like a thunder clap!  In all lasted for about 5-6 seconds.

 

Very alarming.

Title: Earthquake
Post by: smurfboy on February 27, 2008, 01:42:42 pm

I felt it, but wasn't 100% sure it was an earthquake as the vibrations seemed to be coming from above me. I felt the 2002 much more strongly, as I was only about 15 miles from the epicentre.

Title: Earthquake
Post by: on February 27, 2008, 07:02:59 pm

I didn't hear or feel anything.

It was raining here.

paulham2008-02-27 19:03:22

Title: Earthquake
Post by: loulou on February 27, 2008, 09:26:34 pm

My flat shook and I thought it was the wind.

Title: Earthquake
Post by: MayRae on February 27, 2008, 10:42:54 pm

Aww I missed it, again!

 

Ahh well next time perhaps.

Title: Earthquake
Post by: loulou on February 27, 2008, 11:13:19 pm

It really wasn't that exciting. To be honest I thought it was someone trying to break in downstairs.

Title: Earthquake
Post by: oldspice on February 28, 2008, 06:47:23 am

It was quite terrifying here! I was awake at the time and it started with a loud rumble. Then you could actually feel the bowels of the earth moving violently. The house seemed to be jumping up and down and you could hear this rumbling below ground. It lasted about ten seconds then you could just hear a rumble in the distance. oldspice2008-02-29 20:11:16

Title: Earthquake
Post by: on February 28, 2008, 07:26:27 am

Yes, anyone within 100 miles of the epicentre had quite a violent effect.  There was nothing felt in Scotland or the far south west of England.  Lou, you were right near the edge of the intensity zone, so it wouldn't be so dramatic for you.

 

 

Title: Earthquake
Post by: loulou on February 28, 2008, 08:03:31 am

Quote from: bounty hunter

Lou, you were right near the edge of the intensity zone, so it wouldn't be so dramatic for you.

 

 

I say that to all the men.

Title: Earthquake
Post by: goldencup on February 28, 2008, 01:16:29 pm

Title: Earthquake
Post by: MayRae on February 29, 2008, 12:57:48 am

Hee Hee.

I will have to try that one.  

Title: Earthquake
Post by: on February 29, 2008, 01:40:20 pm

Quote from: bounty hunter

There was nothing felt in Scotland or the far south west of England. 

 

 

 

That reminds me of the woman who went into a shop during the January sales rush for a straw hat and she got felt.

Title: Earthquake
Post by: oldspice on February 29, 2008, 08:11:51 pm

I went to a mammoth sale but they had sold out.

Title: Earthquake
Post by: on March 01, 2008, 07:50:08 pm

I hope you took them to tusk about it.

Title: Earthquake
Post by: on March 02, 2008, 09:35:42 am

If you complained by phone, it would be a trunk call