Quote Originally Posted by Mael Coluim View Post
Less than 20 miles from the epi center, I did take a quick exit from the building I was in. I had visions of the HVAC in the ceiling coming down.
Mael,

My son, at your Alma Mater, was about the same distance away and reported shaking buildings and puzzled looks, otherwise no apparent damage.

My dogs got a little nervous but when I joked with them about it being just a little earthquake they calmed down.

According to the fear mongers on TV and radio, this quake was just the pre-cursor to an even bigger after-shock. And, don't forget that Hurricane Irene is due to strike somewhere in SC/NC over the weekend. I'm sure all of VA will be devestated, especially when combined with the multiple after-shocks that will no doubt come about the same time....we'll probably have snow, too!