Seismic Intensity : Five (V) - Strong
Five (V) : Felt indoors by practically all, outdoors by many or most: outdoors direction estimated. Felt inside by most or all, and outside. Dishes and windows may break and bells will ring. Vibrations are more like a large train passing close to a house. Possible slight damage to buildings. Liquids may spill out of glasses or open containers. A few people are frightened and run outdoors.
- Awakened many, or most.
- Frightened few, -- slight excitement, a few ran outdoors.
- Buildings trembled throughout.
- Broke dishes, glassware, to some extent.
- Cracked windows -- in some cases, but not generally.
- Overturned vases, small or unstable objects, in many instances, with occasional fall.
- Hanging objects, doors, swing generally or considerably.
- Knocked pictures against walls, or swung them out of place.
- Opened, or closed, doors, shutters, abruptly. Pendulum clocks stopped, started, or ran fast, or slow.
- Moved small objects, furnishings, the latter to slight extent.
- Spilled liquids in small amounts from well-filled open containers.
- Trees, bushes, shaken slightly.
Perceived Shaking
Moderate
Potential Damage
Very Light
Peak Ground Motion Acceleration
3.9 to 9.2 (%g)
Peak Ground Motion Velocity
3.4 to 8.1 (cm/sec)