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Did you hear we had a 3.7 & 2.4 magnitude earthquake in Marina Del Rey

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Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 01238708

Did you hear we had a 3.7 & a 2.4 earthquake yesterday in Marina Del Rey?

earthquake in Marina Del Rey,CA endre barath

I know to most of you it is no big deal, for those of us who live in Southern California, earthquakes are part of life. I was jolted awake from a deep sleep around 3:19am yesterday by a 3.7 magnitude earthquake. The epicenter was about 1.5 miles from Marina Del Rey, where we live. Two of our cats did not even get fazed by it and our third one looked at me sort of inquisitively. Diane slept thru the event. Keep in mind it lasted less than five seconds. Since there was no damage even the picture frames remained in their normal position I was appreciative and rolled over and continued sleeping.

Needless to say the following morning, when I had time, I checked and discovered that around 5:27am there was also a 2.4 earthquake. Lucky for all of us there were no injuries or damage reported.

earthquake in Marina Del Rey,CA endre barath

Times like this we need to review our own readiness for disaster.  As most of us fall into the habit of not having our “ducks in a row”, this should be a good reminder to have our Travel Bags with supplies packed and ready to go with our important documents. Especially, since when disaster strikes we do not have precious time to pack and organize things. For those of us who have pets we should have to have a plan to take them and have supplies for them as well.

 

So with that note, I will be periodically posting what we should be doing on an ongoing basis. For now I am just very grateful that we dogged a serious disaster this time.

 

If you are a consumer who is considering buying or selling a home, investment real estate, vacation homes, or beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Playa Vista, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu. Feel Free to give me a call at 310.486.1002 or email me at homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at http://www.endrebarath.com Your Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue Organizations

 

Comments (39)

Suzanne McLaughlin
Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN
Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

I guess I thought most of your quakes were during the day.  But, nevertheless, I will keep your safety in mind.  You live in a great place, but sometimes the price is high.

Jul 26, 2012 12:11 PM
Melissa Zavala
Broadpoint Properties - Escondido, CA
Broker, Escondido Real Estate, San Diego County
Not only did I not hear anything, I did not feel anything either. Totally in the dark about this one!
Jul 26, 2012 12:14 PM
Jason Sardi
Auto & Home & Life Insurance throughout North Carolina - Charlotte, NC
Your Agent for Life

Glad to hear everything is okay, Endre.  I dealt with one right before leaving Allentown, Pa and it was quite odd.  I've said it, wrote it and will do both again ... if you don't believe in a higher power, I cite Mother Nature.  Take care, amigo.

Jul 26, 2012 12:18 PM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

We've had them in Oklahoma quite a bit during the past 12 months or more.. 

Jul 26, 2012 12:24 PM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

Wow! That is scary, Endre! I am glad that no one we hurt! 8O/

Jul 26, 2012 12:46 PM
Joan Whitebook
BHG The Masiello Group - Nashua, NH
Consumer Focused Real Estate Services

Endre -- I missed this  -- glad the the earthquake did not cause a lot of damage.

Jul 26, 2012 01:21 PM
Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI, SRES
Eagle Ridge Realty / Signature Homes & Estates - Gilroy, CA
REALTOR and Broker

Endre, I'm in earthquake country as well.  Those are small ones, after going through the Loma Prieta one.  Despite the quakes, I don't think I'd want to live anywhere else.

Jul 26, 2012 01:46 PM
Sharon Alters
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL
Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Endre, did not hear about this. We were in Malibu in a camping ground when a big one hit in the early 1990s - I will never forget it. It totally shook the ground but was over in a minute. Be prepared - good motto.

Sharon

Jul 26, 2012 01:50 PM
Jim Paulson
Progressive Realty (Boise Idaho) www.Progressive-Realty.info - Boise, ID
Owner,Broker

Endre, we have so few earthquakes in Idaho that the picture looked more like red birds to me.  ;-)  Earthquakes are very scary in that the you always fear the aftershocks too.

In my college days I had my girlfriend spend the night once and we were in bed when a 6.9 earthquake hit near Challis, Idaho in 1983.  I tell people that I have never had another woman make the whole earth shake like with me so I figured I better marry her.  We got married that year and have been together ever since.

Glad you are OK!  I hope you make it to the NAR conference in Orlando this year.

Jul 26, 2012 02:00 PM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Endre I did not hear about this,  Great opportunity to remind everyone about disaster preparedness.

Jul 26, 2012 02:50 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Suzanne how true, yes it is not inexpensive to live here:)

Melissa, that is the best way to be, it means it was uneventful!

Jason nice to hear from you, wow most people do not think PA as Quake Country:)

Judi, I have been watching Oklahoma has been having some strange activity from mother nature.....

Jul 26, 2012 03:36 PM
Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

We have experienced many earthquake sin the Dallas are over the last few months which is unusual.

Jul 26, 2012 04:20 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Joni, thank you for your concern, luckily it was harmless to all effected

Joan, we were all relieved as you:)

Gary I agree with you I would not want to live anywhere else either, we had some scarry ones over the years.....

Sharon & Frank wow did your Camping equipment rattle a lot?!

Jul 26, 2012 05:20 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Jim you had me laughing so hard I could not write for about two minutes because tears were comming out of my eyes:))

Jennifer as long as we prepare for the next one!

Sharon I did not realize Dallas is Quake Country too!

Jul 26, 2012 05:31 PM
Pamela Seley
West Coast Realty Division - Murrieta, CA
Residential Real Estate Agent serving SW RivCo CA

Endre, good point about being prepared. Those of us in So Cal get so used to them, it's true we roll over and go back to sleep. lol 

Jul 26, 2012 06:06 PM
Liz and Bill Spear
Transaction Alliance 513.520.5305 www.LizTour.com - Mason, OH
Transaction Alliance Cincinnati & Dayton suburbs

Endre, I've experienced those tremors here in the states and during business trips to Japan.  Nothing like waking up in a foreign hotel with the bed moving enough to make you think you've got the vibrating bed option when you know you don't!  Bill

Jul 26, 2012 08:49 PM
Mary Elizabeth Allen
Lake Monticello, VA

Endre, my sister lives in Santa Monica and told me she was rather unpleasantly awakened by the sharp jolt of an earthquake - but then that was all it was. After her heart rate dropped, she was able to go back to sleep! We had a pretty good shaking here in Virginia last summer, but that's extremely rare for us. Having been through earthquakes big and small, I'll take the one you guys had over the big ones. :)

Great reminder to have your emergency kit ready to go - for all types of surprises!

Jul 27, 2012 12:15 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Pamela, in this case it was OK that I rolled over:)

Liz & Bill I guess we have to be always prepared, speaking of which I believe Japan is probably the most prepared country for Quakes.

Mary Elizabeth I am not surprised that your sister was jolted awake since we are so close to her:)

Jul 27, 2012 03:35 AM
Robert Rucker III
Fairbanks, AK

Yes Endre, we actually have more earthquakes statewide than California. Alaska Earthquake Information Center is a great resourse.

 

 

Jul 27, 2012 09:02 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Endre -- these "little jolts" are a great reminder to be prepared....it's not a question of but when we will really need to be truly ready....

Jul 27, 2012 02:47 PM