2011 Earthquake ‘100 Times Bigger’ Than Tuesday’s Earthquake Off OCMD Coast
The earthquake hit 136 miles off the coast of Ocean City and had a depth of 10 kilometers or 6.2 miles.
However, there is no chance of a tsunami, according to USGS, and more than 50 people reported feeling a slight tremor.
The USGS website shows dozens of people reported feeling a small rumble from Ocean Pines all the way down the coast of Virginia Beach and points south.
The town of Ocean City posted a statement on Facebook:
“The Town of Ocean City is aware of an earthquake that took place in the Atlantic, approximately 130 miles off shore and nearly 6 miles deep. Although we have seen no effects here, our Emergency Services Department has been in contact with our State partners and will be monitoring if needed.”
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Obviously due to global warming, eh? Just ask any Liberal.
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Its Fracking..its Climate Change..its Fossil fuels..its Putin..its Trump..that ought to cover it
It was the V K Konavalov, sunk by The USS Dallas and Red October.
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We always like to think we have a handle on things but when the earth decides we’re outa here we’re outa here.