Tonight at 8:04 PM Pacific time a 5.6 Earthquake hit the Silicon Valley (A.K.A.--Northern California) five to seven miles east of Milpitas and Alum Rock. The earthquake came in two distinct waves to those closest to the epicenter but there was minimal damage except for places quite close to the epicenter.
On a personal note...
I was outside doing the bad thing (smoking a ciggie, when I'm supposed to be quitting...) watching a helicopter and talking to my cat. Suddenly I feel a jolt that nearly knocks me off the balcony. Recognizing the signs, I abandon my cat, bolt inside and situate myself under a doorjam. The apartment is swaying back and forth like a ship at sea, but nothing falls off the walls or off table tops. After about 32 seconds the shaking stops.
...and my heart is pounding.
As far as we can tell, there have been no injuries.
Just thought yall should know.
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