There was an earthquake in my area yesterday!
By Jose Juan
@quantum2020 (12041)
Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
September 8, 2017 11:38am CST
I was in bed yesterday night, when suddenly the earthquake awoke me. I was in a safe área, away from buildings or other dangerous things, so I just let it pass.
It stopped like 30 seconds after. Nobody was hurt in the neighborhood where I live, but I read this morning that yesterday´s earthquake cause the death of 30 and plus people in southern states.
It was an 8.2 earthquake, it´s the strongest in my lifetime
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@hereandthere (45645)
• Philippines
8 Sep 17
i'm glad no one was hurt in your area. i hope those in the affected southern states get help soon.
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@quantum2020 (12041)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
8 Sep 17
Thanks, they are probably getting help at this time. The govermnment is better prepared for this types of natural events. Past earthquakes have taught a good lesson
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@toniganzon (72517)
• Philippines
9 Sep 17
That's really a strong one. Good to know you are safe.
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@quantum2020 (12041)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
9 Sep 17
Thanks, it was scary but notjing serious happenend in my area
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@CinnamonGrl (7084)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
8 Sep 17
I read about it this morning. That was a big one! Bigger than I have experienced, too. I'm really glad you and your area are okay.
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@quantum2020 (12041)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
8 Sep 17
It was a strong one. I felt it. I had never felt the earth moving lñike that before, fortunatelly, there were only minor damages in my neighborhood
@petatonicsca (7070)
• Japan
8 Sep 17
That is really scary and sad. I saw yesterday when it happened. I was in Japan in 2011 when the 9.0 hit and I will never forget that experience. It made me realize I need to be prepared with water, food, a bag to grab with extra clothes, etc. Be safe and prepared, friend.
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@quantum2020 (12041)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
8 Sep 17
Thanks, that´s a good advise. In those kinds of disasters, one doesn´t know what is going to be needed; however, food and wáter are going to be necessary. I hope it doesn´t hit as strong the next time
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@quantum2020 (12041)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
8 Sep 17
I felt the earthquake and fortunately, Nothing bad happened in my área. I read, they are getting help at this time
@Destiny_17 (38)
• Montego Bay, Jamaica
8 Sep 17
We have not had any major earthquake in a long while here. I hope it stays that way. I have felt tremors and a few seconds of it can seem like minutes. I am sorry to hear about the casualties. It just seem crazy that all these disasters are happening one behind the other. Stay safe.
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@quantum2020 (12041)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
8 Sep 17
Thanks. Yes, they are occurring very often these days. That´s how this planet is in the present. I read there are more hurricanes hitting the coasts, these can bring lots of wáter in my área and cause floodings
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
8 Sep 17
I just saw it on the news. What a horrible disaster? 
Glad you and your family are ok!
Glad you and your family are ok!1 person likes this
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
8 Sep 17
You were so blessed that it did not do the greater damage at your immediate area Jose..so thankful that you are okay my friend. I read about all the deaths. So sorry for Mexico..
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@quantum2020 (12041)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
8 Sep 17
It´s too bad that some regions in Mexico don´t have strong houses or buildings. I wish the government do something about it. In my neighborhood, I didn´t hear anything about damaged houses or buildings
