5.2

 By Maryanna Gabriel 

    Yesterday, it started as a rumble from afar that approached at lightening speed. 
        "Is that an earthquake?" I asked myself. 

QuakeWatch: two quakes off the coast of western Canada. 

    The windows began to rattle and the corner of the house where I was standing began to shake. Yup. Then the pause as I waited. Is that all there is?
    For now, it was.
    I was in denial of course. I thought maybe a 4. Then I looked at QuakeWatch. Technically, this was the strongest quake I have experienced. However, a lesser quake in Christchurch, New Zealand, in 2012 scared me half to death when the floor I was sitting on rolled like waves of wobbling jello. 
    That sensory challenge was too much and I got on a bus, and left town as soon as I could with a huge sense of relief. 
    All is quiet again. Love coastal living.