4.1 earthquake strikes 54 miles from Billings

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Did you feel it this morning? Just after five o’clock, an earthquake occurred in our area. We got a call early asking if we felt it because the caller did and she was in the Musshell area.

The US Geological Survey reported that it was “at a shallow depth of 6.2 miles below the epicenter”. Some slight vibrations could be felt in the Milestone area which was only 17 miles from the epicenter. I doubt the Milestone skyscrapers shook or swayed. Now here, at Cat Country Studio, in the tallest freestanding brick building in America, we were a little anxious.

I’m not sure how many building inspections have been done here, but the good news is that it shouldn’t have caused any damage. I don’t like the phrase “no harm should have been done.” If you are walking downtown, which is more dangerous than an earthquake, check all the cracks in the mortar in this place. As you all know, I love dogs, which is a good thing because one day we might wake up with a German Shepherd licking our face. Outside of the Hibjin Lake earthquake, I’m not sure what was the biggest earthquake in our area, but this one was pretty close to rest. 54 miles from Billings.

Oh God, what next? We are already dealing with a drought of epic proportions, and now we are going to tackle it with earthquakes? I have to tell you, I don’t have earthquake insurance either. Although I must tell you, a huge tsunami heading from Fort Peak on my way would be welcome now.

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