There is no way five of these six people discerned such a small earthquake at such a distance from the epicenter {USGS}

What are these people after? Are they simply ignorant of what constitutes an earthquake versus a vibration, or do they think the USGS gives an award for most ‘Did You Feel It?’ reports submitted? A magnitude 2.0 earthquake is hardly ever felt near the epicenter let alone 25+ miles away. However, in nearly all instances where the United States Geological Survey allows for ‘Did You Feel It?’ feedback, there are a handful of individuals who submit reports. These people, just like those who are hell-bent on being the first to comment on a blog post, are a nuisance. Furthermore, they are ignorant and probably seek self-fulfillment. Earthquakes are an exciting testament to the power of nature, but saying you felt a 2.0 is like saying you felt the vibrations of a loud truck as it drove past your home. And that’s what probably hopefully happens in the cases of false earthquake reports.

Before you submit a report, wait and see if anyone closer to the epicenter also submitted a report. In this case, one person, a mere 4km from the epicenter, has responded. This individual described the quake as being an intensity II, or barely felt. How then, may you ask, did another person 25 miles away feel the micro-quake at a stronger intensity? Answer: he or she didn’t feel the quake. Furthermore, look at the mathematical reference provided by the USGS. That standard deviation just does not make sense. Have a look at the graph below and decide for yourself how the hangers-on of the USGS site should be reprimanded. I say their IPs should be blocked from the site.

The data above the theoretical curve should be ignored {USGS}