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EHampite · 01-13-2010, 07:26 AM

Was awake at 4:15 a.m. today and felt a tremor. Thought it was my imagination at first with all the talk about the earthquake in Haiti, but turns out it was not. 4.2 earthquake in the ocean just off the shore of Venezuela.

Have been reading about it on another forum: http://www.aruba-bb.com/viewtopic.ph...=unread#unread

Let's hope that it for now!

mjn109 · 01-13-2010, 07:51 AM

I hope all is well now, glad you are ok!!!

My parents are still in Aruba; the emailed me late yesterday and said they had high surf from it.

Please keep us posted!

What a tragedy in Haiti! So very, very sad.

EHampite · 01-13-2010, 08:15 AM

Thanks - yes everyone is fine. We did have high seas yesterday and we'll see how they are today. It is currently mostly cloudy but warm and breezy. THe forecast for the rest of the week is beautiful, however.

We all just need to be aware of the high seas and currents, and be very careful in the water. Let's hope things get back to normal now!

aruba here I come · 01-13-2010, 08:21 AM

yikes... I am glad all is ok now.. I hope the water calms down soon.

lizzardo · 01-13-2010, 10:02 AM

Just back from going out. The water around Malmok has calmed down.
There are tons of boats out. It was calmer going out than coming back -
but that's prob. due to the tides.

Does look a little 'rainy' tho...

*Arubalisa* · 01-13-2010, 10:25 AM

http://www.weather.an/forecast/index.asp
"Special Features:
This early morning at 04:14 an earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on the scale of Richter, has taken place along 12.2 degrees North and 70.0 degrees West. This is about 41 kilometers [25.5 miles] south of Aruba. This tremor came from a depth of 12.2 km below sea surface."

DisneyJen · 01-13-2010, 12:41 PM

Thanks for info!

My parents arrived on island yesterday and I have yet to talk to them. Will be interested to hear if they felt it.

Wonder how long the moving and shaking will impact the surf?

Only 24 days until I return to Aruba for my annual visit with the folks

DisneyJen · 01-13-2010, 05:41 PM

My parents just called from Aruba...

Dad said the earthquake woke them both up this morning!

My Mom thought it was an airplane. Dad said he knew it wasn't an airplane since the building shook.

They said all is well ...

BethfromLINY · 01-13-2010, 10:20 PM

I am glad to hear that there were no injuries or damage reported.

Stay safe everyone!

FFgoo · 01-13-2010, 10:36 PM

As MJN109 had posted before, our family is still in Aruba and also felt the tremor. Extremly strange phenomenom going on in the world....when we were there last week I noticed that the surf was higher than usual...it was discussion one day when we were relaxing in the ocean. There really was no current to speak of at the high rises, looked like it was high tide much longer though. Anyways our hearts go out to the Hatian people, keep them in your thoughts!

01-13-2010, 07:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
EHampite Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gold Coast Villas and Eagle Beach Posts: 312 Images: 3	Tremor in Aruba Was awake at 4:15 a.m. today and felt a tremor. Thought it was my imagination at first with all the talk about the earthquake in Haiti, but turns out it was not. 4.2 earthquake in the ocean just off the shore of Venezuela. Have been reading about it on another forum: http://www.aruba-bb.com/viewtopic.ph...=unread#unread Let's hope that it for now! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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01-13-2010, 07:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
mjn109 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The beach, Boca Prins & just about anywhere with my husband! Posts: 208 Images: 18	I hope all is well now, glad you are ok!!! My parents are still in Aruba; the emailed me late yesterday and said they had high surf from it. Please keep us posted! What a tragedy in Haiti! So very, very sad. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-13-2010, 08:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
EHampite Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gold Coast Villas and Eagle Beach Posts: 312 Images: 3	Thanks - yes everyone is fine. We did have high seas yesterday and we'll see how they are today. It is currently mostly cloudy but warm and breezy. THe forecast for the rest of the week is beautiful, however. We all just need to be aware of the high seas and currents, and be very careful in the water. Let's hope things get back to normal now! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-13-2010, 08:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
aruba here I come Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Age: 43 Posts: 297 Images: 6	yikes... I am glad all is ok now.. I hope the water calms down soon. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-13-2010, 10:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
lizzardo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 840	Just back from going out. The water around Malmok has calmed down. There are tons of boats out. It was calmer going out than coming back - but that's prob. due to the tides. Does look a little 'rainy' tho... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ House for sale in Arashi - reduced for quick sale http://arashibeachhouse.com Aruba Kitten Rescue www.arubakitten.org

01-13-2010, 10:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	http://www.weather.an/forecast/index.asp "Special Features: This early morning at 04:14 an earthquake of magnitude 4.2 on the scale of Richter, has taken place along 12.2 degrees North and 70.0 degrees West. This is about 41 kilometers [25.5 miles] south of Aruba. This tremor came from a depth of 12.2 km below sea surface." Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

01-13-2010, 12:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
DisneyJen Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 22	Thanks for info! My parents arrived on island yesterday and I have yet to talk to them. Will be interested to hear if they felt it. Wonder how long the moving and shaking will impact the surf? Only 24 days until I return to Aruba for my annual visit with the folks Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-13-2010, 05:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
DisneyJen Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 22	My parents just called from Aruba... Dad said the earthquake woke them both up this morning! My Mom thought it was an airplane. Dad said he knew it wasn't an airplane since the building shook. They said all is well ... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Next Aruba trip in

01-13-2010, 10:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
BethfromLINY Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 28	I am glad to hear that there were no injuries or damage reported. Stay safe everyone! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-13-2010, 10:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
FFgoo Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Natural Bridge (former), Baby Beach Posts: 46	As MJN109 had posted before, our family is still in Aruba and also felt the tremor. Extremly strange phenomenom going on in the world....when we were there last week I noticed that the surf was higher than usual...it was discussion one day when we were relaxing in the ocean. There really was no current to speak of at the high rises, looked like it was high tide much longer though. Anyways our hearts go out to the Hatian people, keep them in your thoughts! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________