Gulf of Mexico earthquake

[JoeyandDavid]

A strong earthquake rumbled in the Gulf of Mexico on Sunday and was felt across the southeastern United States, the U.S. Geological Service said.

The quake, with a magnitude of 6.0, came from about 6.2 miles (10km) below the Gulf surface, about 250 miles south-southwest of Apalachicola, Florida.

The quake, which hit at 10:56 a.m. EDT (1456 GMT), was felt in parts of Florida, Georgia and Alabama. There were no reports of damage or casualties.

The USGS said there was no danger of a tsunami.

[SCIROCCO]

Do you think it could be drilling on the ocean floors and the volcano activities there? :shocked:

[Shari2]

Glad there's no danger of a tsunami!

[sailingrose]

Didn't feel it in Orlando area but heard that Tampa felt it. Everyone OK over there?????

[JoeyandDavid]

That would be Jackie

[zebra]

Checking in!!

Fortunately we were on the east coast of Florida at my daughter's in Melbourne again this weekend. Have only got back to Tampa at 2:30 pm. Didn't feel a thing!!! Nothing at home shows that there was any movement either. Thank the Lord! wonderful news that it didn't trigger a Tsunami.

We did see the Atlantis launch yesterday though and that was a real rumble on the ground, it's quite spectacular to watch.

[JoeyandDavid]

I had the pleasure of being in that area once when they had launch it is so awesome

[sailingrose]

Glad to hear all is OK Jackie. A shuttle launch is still pretty special. Too bad I forgot about this one.

Thanks for the reminder Joey that it was Jackie in Tampa, I knew someone here was from that coast.

[frostyboy64]

i did not fell it but other people here in daytona beach did

[GottaCruz]

Glad none of you felt it. Our local news channel said that some here in Broward County felt it very slightly. We didn't, though.