Ha, it took us a while to figure out it was an earthquake and then we got under doorways, realizing later that we were standing in giant glass wall doorways. I think we need to practice with some earthquake drills.

Nothing fell or broke out here on the westside, though...

the bottom picture is so sad looking!

I know! That frowny face!

Yep, felt that in San Diego too!

I hope all you guys are safe and well in CA

My whole craft room rattled - scissors gone wild.

"Scissors Gone Wild"
Sounds like a new crafting DVD series in the making.

Our poor cats still look a little spooked. Here's hoping we don't get too many aftershocks.

I'm trying to reach a family member in Santa Monica and I can't get through but I'm assuming everyone's okay...

In the Valley it just felt like I'd had one too many martinis. Nothing fell off the shelves and I think I was the only one who even bothered to inch my way over to the door jam.

felt it here in san diego too.

It took a while to figure out what exactly it was. Being on the 6th floor of an old office building, everything shakes and moves almost everyday. It first felt like someone was running down the hallway, and then like there was a strong wind outside. When I looked out my wall-o-windows and saw that the trees were moving, but not because of any wind, that's when I realized it was an earthquake. No damage here in Mid-Wilshire though, just some pictures swaying on the wall.

I'm curious to see how my apt in NoHo fared. :)

Felt it here in Marina del Rey too - though no damage.

Bridget, I'm sure your relative in Santa Monica must be fine - just spoke to my co-worker in SM and she said they definitely felt it there, but no damage occurred.

was in a highrise in downtown la. Damn earthquake rollers are life savers, but bring on sea sickness. The bright side: HALF DAY!

Shaky in downtown, but if the building's been here since 1903, I'm pretty sure it's going to stay put. Thank you retro-fitting.

With your earthquake plan, double check your plan for your pets. We had the leash on our dog in split seconds, once we felt the first sway.

And the other bright side--now you know what needs earthquake wax/hooks.

How do you manage cats during an earthquake? Mine get easily scared by almost everything, can't imagine during a quake how to ease/control them.

I felt it in Beverly Hills. It shook hard at first. It was my first earthquake too! I ran away from my desk because we have way too many things up on shelves here and went to a doorway but then I realized that it's the doorway to the hallway of glassed in conference rooms and that probably wasn't the best place to be. Got lots of texts from friends and family on the east coast almost immediately. News traveled fast!

I live in Santa Barbara and it got my attention. Definitely not as bad as some other quakes I've been in, but nothing to take lightly either.

glad to hear you are safe out there!

did your cats act spooked BEFORE it happened? like a warning sign that something was coming?

FYI -- if you didn't already know, the latest earthquake instructions are NOT to get in doorways. They are to DROP, COVER and HOLD. Getting under a table or large desk is the way to go.

http://www.earthquakecountry.info/dropcoverholdon/

Thanks for posting that liseah. I have several friends fomr the east coast now living in LA and every single one of them went into a doorway, and I had to tell them that is no longer the thing to do. I send them you link as well.

It was worse out our way (La Mirada) since the epicenter was Chino Hills. Friends in Placentia and Brea had lots of stuff falling off walls, off tables, out of cupboards, etc. Luckily, I only had one casualty (though it was a 100 year old stained glass window :( ). Lots of stuff on my floor when I went home to check though; it's the one time I'm glad I have carpet instead of wood floors.

Loreta- my cats ran under the bed on their own, which I think was exactly the right thing to do. It did take them an hour to come out, though. By now they've forgotten all about it.

Please let this quake have made the minds up of those wanting to leave So Cal or move to So Cal.

How frightening! Living on the east coast, I've never experienced an earthquake....I'm sure I would freak. I hope everyone is ok. In the photo on the bottom, the frowny faced square head looks like....'Oh noooo...Mr. Bill!'

I was excited...it was the first earthquake in my new house! I got to see how the things we were concerned about held up (swimmingly).

Of course, I would be less excited if I lived closer to the epicenter.

hmmm, i don't think you're supposed to run down stairs during an earthquake. kind of funny though!

I was in Costco at the time and it took everyone a bit to figure out what was happening. It sounded like workmen on the roof, then the lights swayed some, and that was it. I guess Costco would be a good place to be if an earthquake happens. Lots of supplies at your fingertips! That building was very sturdy, it barely moved.

Yes, good reminder to have your earthquake kit up to date and easily accessible. I've got a backpack next to my bed and a big duffle bag in the truck of my car, both with the exact same supplies. Ya never know where you'll be when it hits.

grphcgurl: you're correct. Except I live in a 1917 brick building that's almost guaranteed to collapse if there's truly a big one. I'd rather go out trying to get out than being sandwiched by the ceiling/roof. Sadly, I have no furniture to get under (all of our tables are too low). So kids, don't follow my example :)