The explosion was of such force and of such a peculiar nature that it rattled buildings 70 miles away in Houston and was heard 140 miles away.

The blue fireball hit the street with an impact that rattled buildings for half a mile.

Residents fear the redesign will also move more traffic at a faster pace through town, rattle old buildings and discourage pedestrians from enjoying the green.

Buddeke, a parishioner who was the leal could be heard 15 miles away and rattled nearby buildings, and loosening stone & mortar.

Series of strong earthquakes have struck Christchurch, rattles buildings and prompts holiday shoppers to flee into the streets.

The blast was so powerful that it apparently rattled several nearby buildings, shops and vehicles.

LEAD: An earthquake shook the Tokyo area today, rattling buildings and interrupting train lines, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

The quake rattled buildings in downtown Los Angeles, toppled bottles off shelves and briefly halted rides at Disneyland.

It rattled buildings near the epicenter.

The thunderous blast shattered windows on the first three floors of the six-story red-brick building and rattled buildings up and down Mott Street in lower Manhattan.