I grew up in Ridgecrest during the time it became known for earthquakes (e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k8f2gJjXkQ&feature=share https://www.youtube.com/

I grew up in Ridgecrest during the time it became known for earthquakes (e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k8f2gJjXkQ&feature=share https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k8f2gJjXkQ&feature=share ). That commercial isn't far off in that it got to the point that we no longer ran for cover. I remember watching TV and feeling the ground roll underneath me and not being phased. Random notes: - The epicenters tends to be relatively close (<20 miles) and relatively shallow (<10 miles). - I think the 7.1 brings this into the territory of stronger than we had growing up. - I've seen people mention that it didn't impact a densely populated area. Normally I feel the same relief about that except this time I know the people which brings a different perspective - My biggest concern is for those who were evacuated from the hospital in the 100 degree weather. A childhood friend's dad is bedridden, trying to recover, and is now out in the heat. - I've seen reports of roads to towns like Trona being closed off. Unsure if that is all routes and how long until they re-open but that is probably my next biggest concern.