Pacific

LA's been too earthquakey - I'm seeking refuge in the sky.

Last night at 12:58 AM, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake moderately shook my household awake. We're all fine.

It was the first earthquake my family has experienced together since the 6.4 Northridge earthquake, which destroyed this very same home in 1994, now rebuilt in 2000. We reminisced.

I also hopped on USGS to get the latest scoop. Turns out the Pacific Rim has been busy. Yesterday, Java suffered a 7.5 earthquake and 30 seconds after tonight's quake a 5.1 earthquake hit Tonga.

Good thing I received my passport today, but too bad I won't escape...

Image from: USGS