A 5.8 earthquake? On the East Coast? WOW! The earthquake of August 23, 2011 had its epicenter in central Virginia. Though they do happen from time to time, earthquakes are rare on the East Coast of the United States. The last sizable earthquake that occurred around here was almost 70 years ago. It was a result of built up pressure from colliding tectonic plates being released.
This was my first earthquake and I have to say that it was a thrilling experience. I was in the art room at Colonel Richardson Middle School with Mr. Plinke when we heard the rumbling and saw the lights swinging back and forth. We quickly made our way outside. At first I thought a large truck had been driving by outside! Shortly after that my wife called me from where she was in Chestertown (45 miles away) to see if I felt it too!
Where were you and what were you doing when the Great East Coast Earthquake of 2011 struck? Share your story!
