4.1 Earthquake a few minutes ago

[Hoku]

When there's an earthquake of a certain degree (don't know what that is), the rides will shut down automatically due to safety features built-in the system

Good to know! Definitely something to take comfort in.

Now that I've moved back home to Hawaii, I've noticed we've been getting a few 3.0+ quakes off the Big Island of Hawaii. Again, it's just Mother Nature "blowing of some steam."

Hopefully, the quakes will subside by the time we visit DLR in mid-September (and you in November).

OMG, did I say November? I'm almost 40 and I STILL get that month confuse with September! We arrive at GC on Sept 21st (in about 3-weeks, in case I did it wrong again ).

The USGS site shows a few quakes on the Big Island every day. It's a rare day that there isn't 1 or 2 (or 3 or 4) quakes listed on their site each day.

 

[Hoku]

I have the alerts from usgs. My email has been going crazy.

I bet! I'm sure it's almost enough to take alerts off.

 

[EmmersIsTheMommy]

I live on the Utah fault line..I'm hoping this isn't leading up to 'the big one' here :\

 

[pipervali]

I have to admit, I'm just a wee concerned about all the So Cal earthquakes recently. The amount of quakes has been newsworthy. What's most concerning about their numbers is the overall global pattern of quakes. I've been tracking the USGS website on quake locations daily for the past 5-months. I expect the number of quakes to be around 230.

On Sunday, the 26th, the numbers were 280+. On Monday they were 360 +. Yesterday they were 430+. Right now they are at 443. I've never seen these numbers in the 5-months I've been tracking them.

But that's not even the interesting part...

If you look at the map of global distribution for these quakes, (which you can do here http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/ ), it is not even close to the standard and expected distribution. There are significantly few quakes on the Asian side. Usually, there are quite a bit more over there. So, not only do we have an unusual number of quakes, but the rest of the world is quieter than normal. It seems to be California and the British Isles that are carrying the brunt here.

Been getting a little concerned myself. We're doing a SoCal trip in October, and it's making me a little antsy. And my mother too, who is NOT coming with, but has been resistant to my desire to visit the west coast(You'd never know I'm thirty!). But it's certainly a little unnerving. I come from an area where we've had a few quakes over the years, minor mostly, but still, it's a very rattling experience. It's a little troublesome to wonder what could be going on and if it's a precursor to something worse. They DO say that California is overdue for their next big one.

 

[Hoku]

There are a lot of big ones expected in a lot of places. We can't know when or where the next one will happen, but we CAN prepare. You know, food, water, all the usual. If you haven't started yet, it wouldn't hurt.

It's not survival that worries me, though, it's missing the awesomest trip to DL we've ever done!

 

[EmmersIsTheMommy]

There are a lot of big ones expected in a lot of places. We can't know when or where the next one will happen, but we CAN prepare. You know, food, water, all the usual. If you haven't started yet, it wouldn't hurt.

It's not survival that worries me, though, it's missing the awesomest trip to DL we've ever done!

Done and done. Well not water, I need to get some cases and rotate them. I'd like to think I'm sorta prepared but I know if/when it happens I'll be running around like a chicken with it's head cut off.

 

[marcemc]

Wow, that is interesting. Having lived in Costa Rica, i experienced big earthquakes so when we travel to Cali and stay in a hotel I usually ask for a room in the lowest possible floor

Anyway, glad to know everything seems to be ok. My prayer goes to everyone in the area. Keep safe.

I have to admit, I'm just a wee concerned about all the So Cal earthquakes recently. The amount of quakes has been newsworthy. What's most concerning about their numbers is the overall global pattern of quakes. I've been tracking the USGS website on quake locations daily for the past 5-months. I expect the number of quakes to be around 230.

On Sunday, the 26th, the numbers were 280+. On Monday they were 360 +. Yesterday they were 430+. Right now they are at 443. I've never seen these numbers in the 5-months I've been tracking them.

But that's not even the interesting part...

If you look at the map of global distribution for these quakes, (which you can do here http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/map/ ), it is not even close to the standard and expected distribution. There are significantly few quakes on the Asian side. Usually, there are quite a bit more over there. So, not only do we have an unusual number of quakes, but the rest of the world is quieter than normal. It seems to be California and the British Isles that are carrying the brunt here.

 

[phil1914]

Didnt even feel it, but was riding Pirates at the time so that explains why. Luckily we had reservations at Blue Bayou a lil after we got off so just went over early.

 

[DisneyMomma81]

I live on the Utah fault line..I'm hoping this isn't leading up to 'the big one' here :\

Hi neighbor, us too, the mountains are my backyard

 

[AddictedtoDoleWhip]

I wouldn't worry too much about these little minor earthquakes, I know that a lot of people who are not used to being in a earthquake state get nervous about not having any kind of warning that a quake is about to happen but little earthquakes happen everyday from what I remember being told we just don't always feel them.

About this whole "the big one" they have been saying this for over 10 years and it has yet to happen, try not to worry about it! Focus on having fun, but if it makes you feel more at ease to come up with an emergency plan then formulate one so you know what to do.

I hope everyone wasn't to rattled by the earthquake today.

 

[Nikefutbolero]

I have to admit, I'm just a wee concerned about all the So Cal earthquakes recently. The amount of quakes has been newsworthy. What's most concerning about their numbers is the overall global pattern of quakes. I've been tracking the USGS website on quake locations daily for the past 5-months. I expect the number of quakes to be around 230.

On Sunday, the 26th, the numbers were 280+. On Monday they were 360 +. Yesterday they were 430+. Right now they are at 443. I've never seen these numbers in the 5-months I've been tracking them.

But that's not even the interesting part...

If you look at the map of global distribution for these quakes,is not even close to the standard and expected distribution. There are significantly few quakes on the Asian side. Usually, there are quite a bit more over there. So, not only do we have an unusual number of quakes, but the rest of the world is quieter than normal. It seems to be California and the British Isles that are carrying the brunt here.

What's happening now in SoCal is exactly what you want in order to avoid one huge massive quake. Lots of smaller quakes help release the pressure building up for a big one. All these smaller quakes should make people feel more at ease if anything.

 

[Aussie Princess]

What's happening now in SoCal is exactly what you want in order to avoid one huge massive quake. Lots of smaller quakes help release the pressure building up for a big one. All these smaller quakes should make people feel more at ease if anything.

Sounds like what So Cal is getting is what Australia and NZ were getting at the beginning of the year there was always news stories on the latest quakes

 

[Astylla]

I feel strongly there's a difference in being prepared for things and being paranoid. Natural phenomenon have been happening since the beginning of time and no amount of worrying is going to impact how and when these things happen. I really hope people won't let these things affect their vacation plans.

I grew up in Florida where hurricane season was always dreaded. Then I moved to Washington State and Michigan where blizzards could snow us in. Now I live in California. These things happen and while being aware of world events/weather , etc isn't a bad thing..too much web surfing and online "research" can be your worst enemy.

 

[tchrrx]

For years, my DH has refused to visit DL b/c earthquakes scared him. Thankfully rotfl: - for this purpose anyways!) Oklahoma started having them too. He realized that while they are scary and put you on edge, there really isn't anything you can do about them. Plus, I convinced him that CA is built to earthquake codes, so it is actually a safer place to be in earthquakes. Of course, if a big one hits while we are there, I may have to eat my words...

 

[lwilkison]

Anyone in the parks? The news just said the earthquake was a 4.1 and was centered 8 miles from Anaheim... I have a feeling the rides are down. Hope all is safe!

Up here we had one as well just after you guys did...right around same magnitude....

Okay, Earth...Settle Down!

 

[Mitzicat]

For years, my DH has refused to visit DL b/c earthquakes scared him. Thankfully rotfl: - for this purpose anyways!) Oklahoma started having them too. He realized that while they are scary and put you on edge, there really isn't anything you can do about them. Plus, I convinced him that CA is built to earthquake codes, so it is actually a safer place to be in earthquakes. Of course, if a big one hits while we are there, I may have to eat my words...

this week is the anniversary of the earthquake we had in the east coast. I know our California friends were making fun of us... but the east coast is not built to earthquake code. we practice fire drills and we know how to handle a blizzard or hurricane heck even tornados and now direchos. but not earthquakes. it took my company 20 mins after the quake to realize they needed to check the building before we could return to work. lucky for me we had a Californian in the office and she told us what to do. and then had us get out of the building.

I found the earthquake fascinating in an odd way. and would love to experience another small one. i couldn't think of a more prepared place to be than a Disney property during an act of mother nature.

 

[Hoku]

What's happening now in SoCal is exactly what you want in order to avoid one huge massive quake. Lots of smaller quakes help release the pressure building up for a big one. All these smaller quakes should make people feel more at ease if anything.

You're the third person to say this. Unfortunately, it's just not true. If you read the link from post #16 you can see that for yourself. I can post other sources as well. This is common info. Unfortunately, earthquakes are not like passing gas. They are much more complicated.

I'm not trying to make people paranoid. Fortunately, you don't have to be paranoid to be wisely prepared. All the factors involved with the odd earthquakes lately serve as a prudent reminder to do so.

 

[elaw]

On the bright side .... If all of those folks that are paranoid of quakes choose not to come to DL then the parks will be that much less crowded for the rest of us.

 

[carandem]

hopefully doesn't ruin our trip, but doubt it will

 

[Hoku]

I have to say, I'm disappointed with all this "paranoid" talk. Nobody has said they are changing their plans or said anybody else should. We are only discussing the hope that an earthquake won't ruin anybody's trip by causing damage that would close the park or any rides for extended peiods. Yes, these things are possible. And, yes, if you read post #10 carefully and read the link on post #16, you will see that current events are worth noting. We hope an earthquake won't close Disneyland. Why is that so much worse and paranoid than people saying they hope BTM won't be closed?