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Blue_In_AK

(46,436 posts) Sun Jan 24, 2016, 06:45 AM Jan 2016

We just had a big earthquake, 6.4 [View all]

But aside from a broken full-length mirror that fell off our bedroom wall and shattered, and some shattered nerves, we are fine. It was a good one, though, centered west southwest of Anchor Point.

Edit in the morning - apparently this was upgraded to 7.1.

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We just had a big earthquake, 6.4 [View all] Blue_In_AK Jan 2016 OP

Yep, that will break things. bemildred Jan 2016 #1

That's big malaise Jan 2016 #2

wow, that's a nice one onethatcares Jan 2016 #3

CNN is saying it was a 7.1 earthquake. Unknown Beatle Jan 2016 #4

Have they downgraded the magnitude? Reports down here saying it was a 7.1 countryjake Jan 2016 #5

That's probably more accurate. Blue_In_AK Jan 2016 #13

Stay safe and watch for after shocks Mbrow Jan 2016 #6

Strong one! Liberal_in_LA Jan 2016 #7

Glad you are okay. That's a good sized shaker! livetohike Jan 2016 #8

Ouch! tavernier Jan 2016 #9

Thanks for sharing. I clicked on your sig line and you have some beautiful photos of Alaska. DhhD Jan 2016 #10

Be safe, Blue_In_AK! Octafish Jan 2016 #11

That's big enough to get your attention! Gormy Cuss Jan 2016 #12

Yikes! That's a scary wake up. suffragette Jan 2016 #14

I had just gone to bed about 10 minutes earlier. Blue_In_AK Jan 2016 #15

Glad you and your dog weren't injured. suffragette Jan 2016 #16

I'm glad you're OK. Sounds terrifying. Solly Mack Jan 2016 #17