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Old Sep 05, 2014, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by lilodian4ever View Post
I live in CA, and I was awakened by a different earthquake a couple of years ago. The epicenter was only about 5 miles from my home near Santa Barbara. It can be very scary.

I ran for the door, but couldn't even make it to the door before the shaking stopped. I was lucky ... no damage done, but yes, it was unsettling !
You were lucky. But sometimes "nearsies" like that can help you deal with more severe situations if they ever come up again (hopefully not)

Thank you for sharing your experience.