On Tuesday of this week, August 23, 2011, Maryland had a rare 5.8 earthquake. I am happy to tell you that my Boltz mobile flat screen TV cart "survived" this rather moderate earthquake, and prevented my new 42" big screen TV from falling to the floor. Almost everything else in the living room crashed to the floor (bookshelves, lamps, etc). I can strongly endorse owning this particular piece of furniture. Not only is the mobile flat screen TV cart stylish, but also strong and well made. Kudos!