Updated: Crete earthquake felt in Malta
A 6.1-magnitude undersea quake which rocked the southeastern Aegean Sea, off the north coast of Crete, this afternoon was felt in Malta by several people.
The university's Seismic Monitoring and Research Unit said the earthquak occurred at 3.29, and was felt by a number of people in Valletta, Ta' Xbiex and Sliema.
Several readers contacted timesofmalta.com to say they had felt a tremor.
One reader said that at 3.38 p.m., two consecutive tremors of around two seconds each were felt at the top floor of the Stock Exchange building.
"The tremors were enough to make light fittings shake and so did the water in the dispenser."
According to the Athens geodynamic institute no damage or injuries were immediately noted.
The quake struck near the Aegean island of Karpathos.
Greece accounts for half the earthquakes on the European continent.
The Seismic Monitoring and Research Unit said anyone who felt the tremor may fill a questionnaire on the following website.
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DGalea
Apr 3rd 2011, 13:45
Post Scriptum....
Expecting Our Lady predict when the end of times is nothing short of SENSATIONAL BLASPHEMY when compared to what Her Divine Son is quoted to have said in the Gospels themselves.!
DGalea
Apr 3rd 2011, 13:30
@Ms Busuttil,
Im in the mood for quoting as well. How about this;
Jesus says in Matthew 24:36, "But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only."
It seems to me that not even Jesus Himself knew when the end of time would be.
When His disciiples,like many of us, were not too satisfied with the answer. (Acts 1:6) Jesus told them: "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority" (verse 7).
If Jesus tells us it is not for us to know then why go proclaiming that the End of Days is coming? Does it really matter when the End of Days will come so long as we live with our eyes and hearts focused on the Lortd's word?
Jesus says, "Keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.... So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him" (24:42, 44).
victor pulis
Apr 3rd 2011, 10:32
@ Maria Busuttil
"Our Lady said that the Year 2000 was to be the end of time, but if there were enough prayers, this would be a little later. 2011 Eleven years are a little later, that's why She comes - to try to save us!"
Want to bet we'll get another reprieve in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and so on?
The Jehovah witnesses have been promising the end of time since their inseption. The ctholic church, instead of learning from their mistake is emulating them.
Maria Busuttil
Apr 3rd 2011, 10:52
@Victor Pulis I never said 2011 is the end of time! The end times began in 2005 after the death of Pope John Paul II and will linger on with chastisments and warnings until the Lord God wills it so!
Robert Micallef
Apr 3rd 2011, 11:41
@ Maria Busuttil
I hate religious fanaticism. Will you stop with the end of the world nonsense? The end of the world was predicted countless times by a number of 'prophets', and they weren't even close.
Natural disasters happen. I believe that Japan had 2 recorded major earthquakes before 2005. Was that the end of the world too?
Man made disasters surprisingly also happen.. What about World War 1 and 2? I believe those were before 2005. Were those the end of the world too? Today's wars pale in comparison (till now).
If you have any proof to back your theory then show it, and if not you should remain silent and keep your theories to yourself. Much worse has happened before 2005. I don't see how 2005 started 'the end of the world'.
victor pulis
Apr 3rd 2011, 10:25
looks like even the government is sceptical about the 'prophecy' because otherwise he wouldn't be spending all that money to restore the harbour fortifications! Of course a marine earthquake would be most felt by coastal settlements. We don't need the lady to tell us that.
I have recently received an email containing the 'message othe secret of Fatima. An earthquake that will go on for eight hours will be felt all around the world! three days of darkness will follow! Blessed candles will light only in the houses of the good and pious! Only the bad(presumably meaning non catholics) will die from the earthquake! Blessed water is to be sprinkled on the doors and windows of houses to protect them from the earthquake!
Can anyone be blamed for rolling about on the floor with laughter after reading this?
Maria Busuttil
Apr 3rd 2011, 10:58
May I make a small correction please? The message you quoted as of Fatima, is in reality the message given by Our Lord Jesus to Padre Pio. Lets just give it time and we shall see who will roll on the floor with laughter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Josef Laspina
Apr 3rd 2011, 18:22
The 3 days of darkness of Padre Pio was a hoax - apparently some group somewhere made it up. Disasters are ongoing throughout the world so we can never rule out anything in this region. The authorities should have some sort of plan and educate the public on these matters - nanny state.
Karl Consiglio
Apr 2nd 2011, 21:12
Here in Paceville its always shaking so you know..
Andre Cilia
Apr 3rd 2011, 12:09
*LIKE*
Gerard Cassar
Apr 2nd 2011, 15:12
The end may come from above. A 500 meter meteorite will splash on the earth killing hundreds of millions it will be the end of civilisation as we know it. This could happen in
100 000 years time and there is an average probability that it could happen.
Another possibility is the explosion of a super volcano. Its eruption will leave billions of victims. Humanity will return to the Stone Age or will be exterminated completely. When this could happen? Unknown Probability that it will happen is great.
More possibilities: a world epidemic that could kill tens or even thousands of millions. Its consequences: deep change in the society or even civilisation could disappear. When could this happen Unknown Probability of it happening unknown.
Noticing the current events the end of the world could be the result of a world revolution when millions will die and those still living would change civilisation radically. This could happen in about 100 years and the probability of it happening is average.
The end of the world could be caused by the action of man through the elimination of Chromosome Y. Result no more males. A world of irreplaceable females.
Ref. Science & Vie
M Cauchi
Apr 2nd 2011, 11:57
By reading the comments I think the worst earthquake ever to hit Malta is the teachings of the church and how they actually managed to convince them that this is the wrath of God! The ignorance on this island does not cease to amaze me. Look, to all those who believe in "God". He is supposed to love you, so he wouldn t do this stuff, would he??!
simon cutajar
Apr 2nd 2011, 16:21
I agree with Mr. Schembri , and if you go to sliema , any part of sliema , you can see for yourself an alive aerthquake happining every minute from monday to saturday and local council say nothing for the mess theye're doing especially in bisazza street , and all this cause the election is round the corner !
Carmen Bonello
Apr 2nd 2011, 18:22
I believe in God and I think I am not a egnorant person. If you say it's God will , then nobody should die everybody should live. But it is Nuture taking it's course.
Denise Schembri
Apr 2nd 2011, 09:04
If an earthquake occurred here , Malta would still look the same after, what with all the construction work and constant non-stop building LOL. Won't make much different to us at all. Malta looks like a big earthquake zone anyway
R.Borg
Apr 2nd 2011, 08:12
HAITI ? NEW ZEALAND ? ABRUZZO - ITALY ? JAPAN ? CRETE-GREECE ?
MOTHER NATURE IS AGAIN PROTESTING???
steve elliott
Apr 2nd 2011, 17:50
Don't forget Blackpool, UK, April 1st 2011,03.30AM, 2.2 magnitude. No one is safe........
Tony Borg
Apr 2nd 2011, 01:40
Mr Earnest Ellul
How do you know that God is against divorce? His Son, Jesus was born to an unmarried Mother; so is one to assume that God is also against marriage? It is very unfortunate when divorce takes place, no likes to see the break-up of families, however relationships do go bad sometimes and in such cases why should these couples not be allowed to find a better life with a new partner? Their children will suffer because of the break-up but do you think that the children would have a happy life with parents who cannot live with one another anymore.
In case you are wondering, I am not divorced, I am lucky in that respect and I have been happily married for over 40 years. However I have lived with parents who couldn't stand each other. It was hell mate. Life is not black and white only, there are many shades of grey.
Annamaria Attard
Apr 2nd 2011, 12:39
Mr Borg, prosit, in my opinion out of all these posts you are the only person who made sense. I am not a divorcee or intending to file for divorce as I am in a long term relationship happily residing with my partner. I fully agree that children living with their persons who are always at each other's throat and living in a hell isn't exactly healthy - it's only later on in life that these individuals suffer and problems surface. Some people's brains are in dire need of revamping if they believe that marriages last forever.
Ernest Vella
Apr 2nd 2011, 17:29
Sur Tony Borg...int li ma temminx f'Alla ha tghid lilna x'qal Alla. Hemm ktieb ghal informazzjoni tieghek li hija l-Bibbja u li hija l-Kelma t'Alla li tghid car u tond li d-divorzju huwa hazin...Kristu stess li huwa l-Iben Etern t'Alla ghallem car u tond kontra d-divorzju. Issa int ghid li trid u jien nghid li rrid imma ha nghidlek wahda, mhux ha tigi int tghidli kif nivvota dakinhar tar-Referendum...:LE ha nivvota...Viva d-Demokrazija tal-Bazwa...NB 40 sena u ghadek tirraguna...
Jekk bniedem huwa favur id-divorzju, x'mar jaghmel jizzewweg fi Knisja li tghallem li d-divorzju huwa hazin u mhux rikonoxxut...forsi mhux ipokrezija tissejjah
deborah gunn
Apr 2nd 2011, 18:29
tony borg. you are obviosly a very educated person.
looking at other peoples points of view.
i unfortunatley am divorced, but my children have had a happy life, and are now grown up.
my partner and i have been together for eight years.
thats life.
deborah gunn
DGalea
Apr 2nd 2011, 01:32
It is the earthquake that was promised by Joe Muscat when he became PL leader?
Tony Borg
Apr 2nd 2011, 01:26
Dear Mr Ellul,
If YOUR GOD is as cruel and merciless as you paint Him out to be why would you still following His teachings? You make Him to be much worse than a serial killer. Why would He kill so many inocent people around the world? Would you kill your children if they do wrong? Didn't Jesus die on the cross so that our sins are forgiven? It seems to be just another story that people like you are likely to come up with. Get a life and stop putting fear in people's lives.
T. Rollé
Apr 2nd 2011, 00:40
I think someone is praying for God to cause an earthquake in Malta and wake us up because we are losing our religion. Look at this girl in the video thanking God for waking up atheists in Japan with an earthquake: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxkhlDIHwW8 I think they are trying to do the same to us.
Better be careful,guys! The big man in the sky is watching.
J Fava
Apr 2nd 2011, 13:55
Seriously? Open a geography book or an Oxford Dictionary and look up "plate tectonics".
Lawrence Genovese
Apr 1st 2011, 23:08
Urgent Message of Our Lady 30/03/11 at Borg in Nadur Malta
Be Prepared and Stop offending the Lord.
Click on Links:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kZPzcVoqcM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNmB0cNbIzE
Paul Muscat
Apr 2nd 2011, 08:13
Remember that the Apparitions of Our Lady in Nadur, Malta are not approved by the Vatican. Therefore there is a possibility that it might be a scam. It might also be true. So unless it is verified and approved by the Church, make sure the statements meet the teachings of the Church.
BTW: The earthquake was in Crete. If the epicentre was in Malta, I would understand but a minor quake which is hardly felt is not exactly a strong signal in my opinion.
Josef Laspina
Apr 2nd 2011, 12:23
An earthquake in Malta's region could occur, with terrible consequences judging from our 'style' of building - however in Angelik's video I think that the reasons for the earthquake are unfairly portrayed as being abortion, divorce, euthanasia and even pornography which are all not supporeted or approved by Maltese law - so why on Earth should we suffer for these matters when our neighbours have legalised abortion, legalised divorce and huge drug cartels ? If an earthquake occurs in our region it is because we are close to the edge of the African tectonic plate and the European one.
Maria Busuttil
Apr 2nd 2011, 13:02
@ Paul Muscat . Rest assured that the message is no scam at all. Otherwise the church would have stopped it long ago, it has been five whole years of messages now - Our Lady always preparing for that which is to come. Believe it or not, these are the End Times which started in 2005 after the death of Pope John Paul II. As the message of Our Lady goes, the tremors which were felt yesterday were only a prelude to the real disaster - to make us believe in Her Message given last Wednesday, where she warns that the disasterous earthquake which is still to come, will hit mostly the bastioned cities around the harbour. Is it sheer coincidence that the area where the tremors were felt mostly, is the same area mentioned by Our Lady?
Paul Muscat
Apr 2nd 2011, 15:35
@Maria Busuttil
The church has not made a statement regarding these and other visions.
Anyway quoting from the Bible, I use extreme caution in believing these since:
"Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves."
""No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father."
This is why I am a bit skeptical, even though I believe Mary the Mother of God can communicate with certain people in certain cases.
Also one last thing, If a major earthquake occurs with the epicentre in Malta, it will affect all of Malta and not the harbour area only. Just an observation.
Maria Busuttil
Apr 3rd 2011, 00:01
@Paul Muscat. Our Lady said that all Malta was going to be hit by a great earthquake, but the bastioned cities were going to be the worst hit! Let us pray, that the Eternal Father might change His mind or else lessen our punishment. Let us pray the Holy Rosary so that Jesus and Mary may intervene for us. As to the quotation that nobody knows the day or the hour, in His Eternal Goodness, He is sending Our Lady to tip us on these events so that we can be prepared and not be lost to Satan. At La Salette, which is approved by the Holy Church, Our Lady said that the Year 2000 was to be the end of time, but if there were enough prayers, this would be a little later. 2011 Eleven years are a little later, that's why She comes - to try to save us!
Jacob Portelli
Apr 1st 2011, 23:04
I felt it as well and i was in mdina at that time.
simon tajar
Apr 1st 2011, 22:38
Earthquakes felt every month here in malta , and there was on today coming from the higher prices in fuel
Peter Agius
Apr 1st 2011, 22:29
Do not worry. When the BIG ONE comes,in the near future, everyone will not only feel it but will be buried by it. In the meantime enjoy and be happy. After all there is nothing anyone can do about it.
victor pulis
Apr 1st 2011, 22:28
From the comments below one can identify where the sinners live in Malta!
Incredible but there are still people who think that earthquakes and other natural disasters are punishment from God! That's what the pagans (the people who worshipped 'false' gods) believed.Incidentally the people most hit by these disasters are the poorest.
Earth quakes were occuring millions of years before man appeared on earth and they will keep shaking our world when humanty is extinct.
Alfred Falzon
Apr 1st 2011, 22:28
For once I decided to have an afternoon siesta, and it was unperturbed!
It's still not doomsday though some may wish to interpret insignificant seismic activity otherwise, to draw dividends and scare the people!
Please, keep superstition out of Nature's whims!
julian caruana
Apr 1st 2011, 22:24
we felt it onthe fifth floor in st julians, most poeple felt it on higher floors of buildings like 4 or 5,, does that mean these buildings are more prone in case of a swerious earthquake??? ANY WARCHITECT PLEASE ??
WITH REGARDS TO THE HOLY MESSAGES BE ADVISED EMOTINAL ABUSE NO LONGER WORKS.
Ernest Vella
Apr 1st 2011, 21:49
R.Ellul tipprovax iddahhak billi tilghaba li inti kontra d-divorzju u ddahhal 'l Alla biex taghmel hsara li Moviment Le ghad-Divorzju. Alla jikkastiga u jippremja mhux f'din l-art imma fil-mewt tal-bniedem. It-terremot hija haga naturali li turi li d-dinja ghada hajja u m'ghandu x'jaqsam xejn Alla.
Alla bla dubju huwa kontra d-divorzju imma nahseb ghandu iktar x'jaghmel milli joqghod jinkwieta fuq bicca blata. Ma nkunux bla sens
mario farrugia
Apr 1st 2011, 21:26
the water in the despensor shock - a tsumai- LOL
E Dimech
Apr 1st 2011, 21:12
I felt it as well in Valletta, 3rd floor, when I mentioned it people didn't believe me. I was about to phone somewhere to confirm but now read here.
Joseph M Camilleri
Apr 1st 2011, 21:04
Messaġġ tat-30 ta’ Marzu 2011, Borġ in-Nadur.Is-Sinjura bkiet tul it-tielet posta tar-rużarju
Għeżież uliedi u wliedi ta’ qalbi! Għid dan lil Fr Hayden u Fr David biex jgħadduh lin-nies.
Uliedi, iva qalbi muġugħa - ngħidilkom. Il-gżira tagħkom, Malta, ħa tgħaddi minn sitwazzjoni diffiċli. Iva wliedi, nerġa’ ngħidilkom: ħa tgħaddi minn sitwazzjoni diffiċli. Tgħaddi u wara li tgħaddi minnha dis-sitwazzjoni diffiċli, Alla jerġa’ jgħaqqadkom flimkien bħala familja waħda. U intom tkunu xhieda għall-Ewropa u għad-dinja kollha.
Iva wliedi, wasal iż-żmien. Iva wliedi, li Malta tħoss ukoll theżżiżiet u taraw bini jiċċaqlaq, b’mod speċjali n-naħa fejn missirijietkom bnew biex tkun difiża: in-naħa tal-port.
Iva wliedi, wasal daż-żmien. Kunu ppreparati għalih kif Noè beda jipprepara l-arka. Ili nippreparakom jien. Ili ngħidilkom jien. Daż-żmien stennewh. Tridu tgħaddu minnu wkoll.
Meta se tiftħu qlubkom għal Ibni Ġesù, uliedi? Meta se tħalluh jidħol ’il ġewwa fil-fond ta’ qalbkom? Fil-qalb tagħkom hemm ħafna pornografija; divorzju; separazzjonijiet; użu ħażin tal-Internet; regħba għall-flus; ewtanasja; abort; adulterju u droga. Meta ħa tneħħu dax-xkiel kollu mill-qalb tagħkom ħa tħallu lil Ibni jidħol fikom?
Andre Borg
Apr 1st 2011, 23:43
You are doing the worst possible thing to Christianity!!! How can you claim that the mother of God sent you this message? Please stop all this. If you believe in God than all you speak to is Him. May you read the bible carefully as to understand that as Christians we only pray to God and not to so called saints or other family members. Don't get me wrong the so called saints have done their job well and followed our fathers call but what you are doing is demonic to say the least. This Borg In- Nadur must be taken with a pinch of salt and with God's help stopped once and for all. Even just reading your message makes one wonder that its so fake!! and leans towards brain washing. If you read the Bible and compare your message to the word of God it is evidently clear that your works are coming from the devil. Repent and turn to God for he is the way and only Savior
Dario Pace Taliana
Apr 2nd 2011, 04:32
How about getting a life?
Maria Busuttil
Apr 2nd 2011, 12:45
That was well done to post the real message itself. I tried to upload it but you got it before me. I've been reading the other posts and their obstinate, ridiculous comments, that is why Our Lady cries so much during her messages and begs us all to turn to Her Son. Such hardness of heart - may the Lord Jesus forgive us all, for we know not what we do!
N camilleri
Apr 1st 2011, 19:45
B'Kara - felt nothing
victor pulis
Apr 3rd 2011, 10:36
That's because it's not a bastioned city!!
R. Ellul
Apr 1st 2011, 19:40
Well I did not feel this and I pray that Malta will be kept safe........Pay Attention all MALTESE when you are voting for those things that GOD HATES...... All you have to do is look what happened to countries that left God out......
martin saliba
Apr 1st 2011, 19:54
get a life
A. Borg
Apr 1st 2011, 19:56
Are you saying that we will be eathquake free if we vote against divorce? if so, I'll be the first person waiting at the polling booth in May!
gab gauci
Apr 1st 2011, 20:00
@ R Ellul ....inti bis serjeta jew??
M Cefai
Apr 1st 2011, 20:41
?? bis serjeta ??
Skond int il giappun gralhom ek ax ma jemnux fl-alla tiek??
xi tghid meta malta kellna il pesta??? dak ax ma bqajnix nemnu?? sa fejn naf jin kattolici konna dak iz-zmien
J. Vella
Apr 1st 2011, 20:42
R. Ellul
You needn't worry. After the Great Flood, God (presumably the one you believe in) promised He will never repeat such a thing, so you needn't worry. Just enjoy what you are doing and let the heathen around you carry on with their lives. Thank you.
don vella
Apr 1st 2011, 21:03
x'ghandu xjaqsam!!!! mur orqod trid... mela int qed tghid li alla ma jifimx is-sitwazzjonijiet li dawn l-povri individwi jkunu ghaddejin minnom...
C Falzon
Apr 1st 2011, 21:32
R. Ellul, as far as I know it is women dressing immodestly that cause the earthquakes and not divorce. If divorce caused earthquakes as well I don't think they would have allowed it in Iran. You can check with Hojatoleslam Kazem Sedighi if you don't believe me.
A Galea
Apr 2nd 2011, 01:29
Good, the more you bring God in to this divorce thing, the more I will vote yes.
I just hope he rocks this puny island till he knocks some sense it it. Darn, nothing would be left of it.
Patrick grixti
Apr 2nd 2011, 20:23
Qisek ma tridux id divorzju habib b kollox qed tinqeda
A. Borg
Apr 1st 2011, 18:49
Jien ghafsa fil-but hassejt kif mort nitfgha l-petrol fil karozza!
Mandy Spiteri
Apr 1st 2011, 19:21
Ha ha, nice one! Was in Sliema, didn't feel a thing.
Alex Bugeja
Apr 1st 2011, 18:24
The rumblings were very clear and distinct. I felt them in my stomach.
Or maybe I was just hungry...
GiovDeMartino
Apr 1st 2011, 18:10
Joseph has kept his promise after all.
Maria Busuttil
Apr 1st 2011, 20:36
Yes Joseph has kept his promise after all, but so did the Mother of God!!!! These tremors are only a warning before the great earthquake which will rock the buildings of our bastioned cities around the harbour. This is all our fault - our sins against the Will of Our Lord! Vote YES for divorce and we will go down deeper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anthony Grech
Apr 1st 2011, 21:47
What promise?Less Income Tax maybe?
John Theuma
Apr 2nd 2011, 01:00
@Maria Busuttil
By any chance, Are they holding a referendum on Divorce in Crete??
falzon patrick
Apr 2nd 2011, 13:52
@maria busuttil.
Are you serious it must be an april fools joke loool!! nice one!!
Maria Busuttil
Apr 2nd 2011, 14:25
@Patrick Falzon: No No, it's no April's fool! This is serious, it is the warning from Heaven that Our Lady delivers to us at Borg-in-Nadur. For this reason tomorrow Sunday, from 10.00hrs till 19.00hrs, a Rosary Chain will be held at Borg-in-Nadur where we shall pray the Lord Jesus to forgive our sins, to keep Malta away from natural disasters as much as possible and to enlighten the Maltese not to vote in favour of divorce - this is the order of Heaven. All are welcome to join the Holy Rosary chain.! Come and get others with you.
Patrick Falzon
Apr 2nd 2011, 15:00
@ Maria Busuttil:
It was sarcasm. It is good to pray well done but this is nonsense earth quakes are a natural cause and they have always been around even in Malta. Albeit no one wants any harm to come his way, to say that this is a punishment for voting yes in the referendum is utterly outrageous. Personally I do not agree with the idea of divorce as a christian but its not fair denying it to other people also.
Maria Busuttil
Apr 2nd 2011, 23:40
@Patrick Falzon. Please note that neither I, nor anybody who believes in the messages of Borg-in-Nadur, want to deny anybody the alleged right for divorce. Speaking for myself, if it had not been for the Will of Heaven, as a human, I would be the first to vote 'yes' for divorce because I have people in my family who need it so much. But since Jesus Christ said NO DIVORCE, who am I to contradict Him? God sees the common good for humanity. not single personal cases - God deals with those in a different manner, if only they would let Him help them!
Charles Sammut
Apr 1st 2011, 17:43
My dog started to bark and then I felt it. I don't think that I would have noticed if the dog hadn't alerted.
Jesmond Farrugia
Apr 1st 2011, 17:39
Our neigbours have been using a mechanical digger for the weeks. Sorry, didn't feel anything.
E Galea
Apr 1st 2011, 17:38
The only thing I felt is a rise in fuel prices......... if it is not an April fool's joke!!!!!!!
C Mangion
Apr 1st 2011, 17:00
Felt it in xemxija! Geez thought it was my mind playing tricks on me!
Reuben David Spiteri
Apr 1st 2011, 16:51
Did not feel a thing here in Birzebbugia. Then again I seem to never feel any tremors anyhow.
Fenech MD
Apr 1st 2011, 16:47
Din xi april fool ohra jew?
Meta ghamilt googleAthens geodynamic institute ma tani xejn!
Formosa R
Apr 1st 2011, 17:36
Al jazeera, Rai Uno and also the University of Malta reported it , I do not think that they all agreed upon such an April fool and come on who would ever joke with such a thing?
S Porter
Apr 1st 2011, 17:45
Have a look at http://cnt.rm.ingv.it/data_id/2216944090/event.php
Rowena Scicluna
Apr 1st 2011, 16:41
Whoever felt it, you can record it here: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/usc0002gtc.php#details
and here: http://193.188.45.245/questionnaire.php
Please do.
I did not feel it at Swieqi.
Don Vella
Apr 1st 2011, 21:05
hey rowena, i was at Rinella at that time and felt nothing....
Frans Sammut
Apr 1st 2011, 16:34
Felt it here too in Zebbug.
E.Grech
Apr 1st 2011, 16:30
oh..i thought that was me...oops
Antoine Bezzina
Apr 1st 2011, 16:27
I can confirm that in Msida, in an office on the 4t floor of a building was felt. It lasted some seconds.
Malcolm Ellul
Apr 1st 2011, 16:16
I felt it. b'kara
Franco Cassar Manghi
Apr 1st 2011, 16:15
Felt in my place of work. 4th floor - Blata l-Bajda.
s.camilleri
Apr 2nd 2011, 07:33
we work on a ground floor level in floriana but we did not feel a thing. Maybe it' because it's always an earthquake in here with thousands of calls everyday:)
Maria Busutill, God don't order earthquakes because we sare going to vote yes for divorce!! It's nature.....And if a big eartquake will hit the maltese islands, rest assured that not only the cities round the bastions will suffer but the whole island!!!