Report shaking from a possible quake you felt!

Step 1: When did you feel the quake? 

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Step 3: How did you experience shaking?


Describe intensity:

Very weak shaking
Felt by people who aren't moving or on upper floors.
Weak shaking
Felt indoors; hanging objects may swing, vibration similar to passing of light trucks, duration may be estimated, may not be recognized as an earthquake.
Light shaking
Felt mostly indoors. Wakes light sleepers, may vibrate like heavy traffic or cause a jolt. Possible rattling or creaking.
Moderate shaking
Felt indoors and outdoors. Objects and pictures displaced. Windows might crack.
Strong shaking
Felt by all, animals alarmed. Walking unsteady. Objects fall and may break. Plaster can crack. Trees shake.
Very strong shaking
Generally alarming. Drivers will feel it. Furniture moves. Walls, and even plumbing may crack. Soil will shake, ground may crack.
Severe shaking
Alarm or panic. Difficulty driving. Substandard buildings damaged. Ground may crack.
Violent shaking
Will cause panic. Substandard buildings destroyed. Other buildings and bridges damaged. Landslides possible in some areas. Ground cracks.

Step 4: Describe how you experienced the shaking or comment!

This can include where you were, what you were doing, how you noticed the quake etc:
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