Just before midday today we were hit by an earthquake, 6.7 at its epicentre on the nearby island of Negros.
Immediately the electricity went off and everyone fled out of the buildings onto the playgrounds and streets waiting to see what would happen. Shortly after it was followed by a smaller aftershock.
Earthquakes hit other parts of the Philippines quite regularly but don't occur in Cebu very often. For Cebu this one was big. The ground shook quite vigorously for something like 15 seconds, although it is hard to be precise about how long.
There doesn't seem to be any visible damage to any buildings, and no one here (at least) is hurt in any way. However there was quite a bit of shock, and following the shock there was a lot of giddiness and excitement from all the children. Lessons have been cancelled for the day and everyone sent home.
We are both completely fine.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-16901385
Yet another new experience for you - presumably not one you would want to repeat! I'm glad you are ok but unfortunately lots of other areas were more seriously affected and there has been some who have not survived.
ReplyDeleteSome countries do seem to have more than their fair share of problems to contend with; both natural and man-made!