Another earthquake recorded in PH

@staria (2780)
Philippines
March 21, 2011 6:32am CST
Hi everyone, Stay safe! There's another earthquake recorded around 645PM. Recorded at 5.7 magnitude in Manila. Epicenter was from Mindoro. Really scary especially that the Japan quake still left the people scared and in panic.
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@globaldoc (858)
• Philippines
21 Mar 11
These are really scary times, as predicted and written in the Bible.
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@staria (2780)
• Philippines
21 Mar 11
I think too we could already be in the last days. earthquakes are recorded in Afghanistan and Northern India as well both @5.8magnitude!
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@smelz23 (190)
• Philippines
21 Mar 11
May be we are in the last days.. because theres many false prophet arise now specially in the Philippines. claiming that he was the son of god and he and god was one... But i did not feel the shake today i amm from quezon city
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@staria (2780)
• Philippines
22 Mar 11
i think for QC it is quite light, intensity 3 or 4. I am not sure. Anyway, you are right. There are many false prophets now. They are also giving a specific time of judgment, like many are saying that 2012 it is. We should always open our eyes to the true God and not follow these people.
• Philippines
21 Mar 11
I just got a text message from my husband that the DOLE building in Intramuros was rocked by an earthquake late afternoon/early evening. I wonder how Filipinos will respond if we got hit with a quake as strong as what hit Japan? Will we display the same selfless concern for others or will we look out only for our own interests?
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• Canada
23 Mar 11
My dear Staria, by now you know me and my thots on preparedness...and I wish to share, YOU must be safe, YOU must be able to take care of yourself..BEFORE you can help some-one else! YOU ARE actually helping them, by first helping yourself! For many years, (14) I was a paramedic..and one of the very first things we learned was..."is the scene safe?" If you are not safe and well, you cannot be of any help to someone else. This is one time, it is important that you are selfish, you can't be good to others, unless you have been good to yourself! Please take care, my friends!
@staria (2780)
• Philippines
26 Mar 11
True, you have to ensure your safety first so that you will be able to help lots of people. If you dont, you might just belong to the number of injuries or worst casualties
@staria (2780)
• Philippines
22 Mar 11
@blungel: exactly, i wonder too how we will respond in times of danger. we saw how the Japanese people handled it, they are still composed in the midst of danger. @both: it is true to some will be selfish, i believe that. they will think about their own benefit first. though, it is quite normal that you think about your own survival and your family first but we should at least extend a helping hand for those who are really in need. no one will help us but our fellowmen. we have seen how ondoy reflected the "bayanihan" or unity of Filipinos, I hope that everyone will know how to help when a disaster like an earthquake hit us badly.
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@aprilsong (1884)
• China
21 Mar 11
So many earthquakes indeed. I feel we are more and more unsafe now. 10 years before, it is very rare to hear serious flood or earthquakes, but in recent years, small and big earthquake are so common here and there. What is wrong with our planet?
@staria (2780)
• Philippines
22 Mar 11
We are talking about that, me and my husband. It is very rare that you hear about strong earthquakes and disasters before. But now it is happening all in one day! Afghanistan, India and 2 in PH (Mindoro and Camarines), really scary!
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@Unah08 (671)
• Philippines
21 Mar 11
So what I overheard in the sari-sari store here in our place when I replenished my cellphone with credits was true and not just a hearsay. I didn't felt it. Too bad. Maybe it was just mild here in our place, I'm staying in Pampanga and at around 6-7pm this evening, I'm busy doing my work online so I was not really focus on what is happening around me. I hope no one got hurt. God bless us all.
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@staria (2780)
• Philippines
22 Mar 11
yeah, it is true. another one hit camarines after the one that hit mindoro. no records of casualties or destruction, good thing.
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
21 Mar 11
I hope it's not a precedent to a stronger one and hope it does not hit our big and highly populated cities, wonder how our buildings can withstand an intensity 8 or 9,not to mention the fires that might break out in the informal settlers area and the Pandacan oil depot. We have a ratio of 1 fire truck for every 50 thousand people, not to mention that our ladders can only reach ten stories. Let's just pray, be prepared and hope government starts upgrading equipment while there is still time and not act when disaster strikes already.
@staria (2780)
• Philippines
23 Mar 11
That's one major thing that the govt should think about. I think they are already assessing the possible damages and those buildings that are 15 yrs old and more. They are already checking bridges too and sadly many needs rebuilding and some needs retrofitting, but it may take a while. These things are already happening but the govt is only acting now! Sigh!
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@edsss17 (4394)
• Philippines
21 Mar 11
Hope everyone is fine! there was also a quake on Quezon City... My prayers are extended to everyone! God bless.
@staria (2780)
• Philippines
22 Mar 11
heard it was indeed felt in QC. Let's pray that quakes (if we really cant stray away w/ it) are minimal. Take care!
@pergammano (7682)
• Canada
21 Mar 11
Staria...good morning...STAY SAFE....but get prepared, dear girl! There seems to incessant activity in the Pacific Rim of Fire, of which all the affected areas are in! We really must heed what is going on! Almost 5 weeks ago, we had one here of 5.9, the epicentre only 3 miles from here! It shook me up..and woke me up, and now the "ring" seems to be active, we must pay attention. I am truly sorry, you are experiencing this activity..but please heed, as it may lead to more serious shakes. I truly pray that this all settles down soon! Take care!
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• Canada
23 Mar 11
Good morning, dear! Listening to news, and hearing of another 6 in Japan! I am, when I get home from work this morning...going to find the link to our website for Emergency B.C., and sent it to you, so that you have a preparedness guideline! It is a very good plan! Even if you gleen just a little info from it, it gives you a wee bit of security. We are tremendously aware of earthquakes here in B.C. At times, I feel a little helpless, too...as the Island that I live on is very small, 17 miles long, 5 miles wide at the widest...and we are serviced by Ferries only. In the wake of the last Tsunami..we had NO ferry service. We are stuck here, so we really DO have to have a contingency plan, as evacuation from here would be impossible. I will PM you with that website!
@staria (2780)
• Philippines
23 Mar 11
That's right pergammano, we are sitting atop the ring of fire and we should all be prepared for the coming events. So that when it comes or even if it doesnt (I pray the latter) we would be safe. Thanks for the reminder.
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@staria (2780)
• Philippines
26 Mar 11
Please take care dear! It might be hard, but there should be a way to at least find a more safe place when these things hit your place.
@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
21 Mar 11
Oh no, I hope no one was hurt..
• United States
23 Mar 11
Oh, that's good..Not the fear, but that no one got hurt..:)
@staria (2780)
• Philippines
15 Apr 11
Yeah, good thing no casualties were recorded yet to date, there's series of light earthquakes being recorded here since the quake in Japan.
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@staria (2780)
• Philippines
23 Mar 11
There's really no reports of any casualties or anyone hurt. But the fear is eating the people alive. :(
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@zweeb82 (5653)
• Malaysia
24 Mar 11
Thank God we don't live in the earthquake belt yet nothing is certain these days. Then again, we're not spared from the after effects - tsunami!~ The one in 2004 have left many mourning & trembling up till today
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@zweeb82 (5653)
• Malaysia
27 Mar 11
It should be the other way round - hope the people will stop tearing up the earthAll these manifestations are just the repercussions / by product of how our human race have treated the earth
@staria (2780)
• Philippines
25 Mar 11
True! We cannot be certain on what's to come and what's there for us. That's the hard thing, we do not know what to be prepared of, but it is best to at least keep an emergency bag that contains food and water.
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@staria (2780)
• Philippines
27 Mar 11
yes I heard about the earthquake in Myanmar. Series of earthquakes are now being recorded all over the world, hope the earth's crust will calm down!
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@celticeagle (168256)
• Boise, Idaho
21 Mar 11
That is really scarey. We have an epicenter near where I live here in the Northwest. Makes me not alittle nervous. I wish the guys in the know would get after it and tell us if we are in trouble or not. Don't know where we'd go. Even my friend in Oklahoma would probably be hit when and if it erupts. We will probably be surprised like Japan was. And they have been saying for along time that they were in trouble. Just didn't know when.
@celticeagle (168256)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Mar 11
PH? Hope all stay well.
@staria (2780)
• Philippines
23 Mar 11
PH for Philippines, thanks!
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@staria (2780)
• Philippines
23 Mar 11
We all need to prepare even if there's no warning. Earthquakes are really hard to predict. We have I think two fault lines that runs thru the nothern part of PH and my family is living between two faults and I am worried about them. Of course I am worried for our safety too, cos if these faults move, we will be able to feel the tremors too.
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@dainy1313 (2370)
• Leon, Mexico
30 Mar 11
Yes Staria, some people real panic if they have already lived a terrible earthquake. =( Blessings!... Dainy
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@dainy1313 (2370)
• Leon, Mexico
19 Apr 11
Yes! A cousin of mine, as soon as she notices there´s an earthquake she runs out of the building. I´ve read of some psychologist helping children to recover from earthquake traumas. Our mind is like an USB, it records everything. Isn´t it? Well indeed USB are like our minds. LoL Blessings!... Dainy
@staria (2780)
• Philippines
15 Apr 11
Even how much you wanted not to panic, you really cannot tell once you are in a bad situation right?
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@staria (2780)
• Philippines
19 Sep 11
absolutely! and occurrence such as earthquake can be truly traumatic. it's good to seek help once you've been in a traumatic experience.
@aerous (13434)
• Philippines
28 Mar 11
You right, friend. It's really scary because this days. It seems that many calamities will be happen...and this will be the fulfillment of the prophecy that is written in the bible...which is the end of the world is near...
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@aerous (13434)
• Philippines
29 Mar 11
Yup! You right, friend. We need to prepare because we don't know when the calamities are coming in... Don't be worry because all of those things must be happen...that's the bible said. Because the end of the world is near and all those things are sign for the second coming of our dear savior
@staria (2780)
• Philippines
29 Mar 11
Only God knows whats going to happen next and only He knows when the 2nd coming's gonna be. I just wish that everyone will be prepared for that.
@staria (2780)
• Philippines
29 Mar 11
Calamities are happening all over in series! That's really scary, so we have to pray and be prepared at all cost!
@Cherish14 (2693)
• Philippines
31 Mar 11
i hope all these earthquakes and other calamities stop already it is like too much already. we really need to pray and take care of our environment even more. we never know what's going to happen next. take care everyone, be safe and God Bless Us
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@staria (2780)
• Philippines
15 Apr 11
I truly hope so too that all of these shall come to a halt. There are far more important issues to be addressed and the PH esp do not need anymore problems now.
21 Mar 11
Wow seriously....is it qunna happen here in houston? Omq stay safe poeple thia is no joje :/
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@staria (2780)
• Philippines
23 Mar 11
I really dont know and no one can predict what's going to happen. Just be prepared. Stay safe!
23 Mar 11
Yea same to yall
@jules67 (2788)
• Philippines
22 Mar 11
After what happened to Japan, any news about Philippine earthquake is really scary. I just hope that we are prepared for what might happen. I really pray to God that we will be spared from something like this.
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@staria (2780)
• Philippines
23 Mar 11
The Japan incident really had the people scared and the recent earthquakes that's recorded all around the globe.
@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
26 Mar 11
Although it might seem like the end of the world is near, I just hope that people take this for what it is. As a warning! That earthquakes are a natural occurence. And the human race would learn to cope with earthquakes by building structures that are earthquake-proof. Sad that a lot people have to perish though in Japan, with the earthquake and the tsunami.
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@staria (2780)
• Philippines
27 Mar 11
yeah, this could really be a learning lesson. Here in PH they assessed the damage that an earthquake may cause us and it may damage the whole metro! Meaning-damaged roads/building/houses, no water/electricity. Major blackout! and that's only some of what's to happen.
@asliah (11137)
• Philippines
27 Mar 11
hi, yeah, you're right,and even magnitude 5.7 we still felt that earthquake here in manila,i was at my room facing my laptop,then suddenly shake me on my chair,oh my,i ran faster to go down,and after that i watched news to know if that was an earthquake.be alert everytime.
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@staria (2780)
• Philippines
27 Mar 11
true, we have to be alert. though these events can bring us fear and panic, it is best to stay calm and think about ways to survive.
• United States
23 Mar 11
Much like the human body, our earth has effects from events...and yes it can be frightening. Hopefully soon the earth will 'settle down' and allow us time to adjust, repair and rebuild.
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@staria (2780)
• Philippines
23 Mar 11
I sure hope that the Earth will be at peace soon. And that mankind would heed the Earth's cry for peace.
@gelayagui98 (1336)
• Australia
27 Mar 11
Earthquakes, war, tsunami those are the signs that end of the the world is fast-approaching according the prophecy as stated in the bible when earthquake happens and follows by blocks of ice falling above from the sky and people angry to God for those calamities, the hardship of living that are the signs that Jesus is coming.
@staria (2780)
• Philippines
28 Mar 11
Yeah, I read the bible last week because of these occurrences and the things that are about to come are more horrible.. Really! I was scared!
@HTMSOC (3)
24 Mar 11
Earthquakes have become a truth that we should get used to nowadays. We have been given so many signs to stop crimes against Mother Earth and behave nicely, but our lust for power has always prevailed.
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@staria (2780)
• Philippines
24 Mar 11
Yes, these maybe signs that the Earth is indeed being abused. The people should turn their backs from the bad things that they are doing.