Earthquake near me
Definition
A common search query or phrase entered into mapping apps, news sites, or seismic trackers to locate and get details on recent earthquakes occurring in close proximity to the user's current location.
An idiomatic expression of urgency, often typed frantically after feeling the ground shake, blending geological panic with hyper-local tech dependency.
Examples
After the chandelier started doing the tango, I frantically googled 'earthquake near me' to confirm it wasn't just my cat's new workout routine.
My phone autocorrected 'earthquake beer me' to 'earthquake near me', which was convenient since I needed both after that rumble.
'Earthquake near me' searches spiked faster than my roommate fleeing the apartment during aftershocks.
In California, typing 'earthquake near me' is less a question and more a daily ritual, like checking the weather but with more existential dread.