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March 02, 2007

Catch the Earthquake Last Night?

We did. And we've got the data to prove it.

Our Ask Earthquake Search product has been available for some time, and we check it every time there's a 'quake nearby. After running for cover, of course.

Last night's 4.2 literally hit home. Here in the Bay Area, silverware rattled and futons loosened at the joints. When we came in this morning, however, we discovered the real damage:

We just got the thing, too! Damn these acts of nature!

--The Ask.com team

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Comments

Can you make your earthquake search and rss feed? The information is very interesting (especially given that I live in the bay area). It would be more useful as an RSS feed or an email alert.

Posted by: Bill | Mar 3, 2007 8:20:17 PM

Just goes to show that even the mighty Google is no match for natural disasters. Is anything really permanent?

Posted by: Brian Laks | Mar 4, 2007 12:50:40 AM

Just goes to show that even the mighty Google is no match for natural disasters. Is anything really permanent?

Posted by: brain | Mar 6, 2007 2:53:58 AM

I didn't know of this service before! I know that google earth has some kmz files for quakes, but I believe the way you implemented it is easier to use.

Posted by: Mohamed Ibrahim | Mar 6, 2007 7:22:21 AM

I have an extra one if you want it.

Posted by: =bg= | Mar 10, 2007 5:35:15 PM

Ha Ha take that you cheap Google Pen

Posted by: ChrisPhillips | Mar 18, 2007 5:04:44 AM

I think you're mistaken...

That looks like the former, defective Google Pen to me. ;)

Posted by: Mysterius | Mar 18, 2007 7:44:40 PM

Just goes to show that even the mighty Google is no match for natural disasters. Is anything really permanent?

Posted by: Sohbet Odasi | Mar 29, 2007 12:03:27 PM

wow. it was so big
it was a 5.6 and i never felt one at all like
that i never felt one at all.
it was so scary.
i was with my mommy and
we were watching a movie and all of a sudden
it happend and my daddy came running!!
wow.
dude okay im done.

Posted by: R.L | Oct 31, 2007 10:09:11 AM

In response to Bill and others that asked, some of us are actually already running a free alerting service at www.alertearth.org.
You can use it to receive customized alerts about quakes in california (or your areas of choice), product recalls, health advisories, and more.
We started it in response to the indian ocean tsunami.

Hope you all find it useful,
vishy
http://www.alertearth.org

Posted by: vishy (www.alertearth.org) | Oct 31, 2007 5:47:48 PM

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