Late night mylotting, holiday tomorrow, earthquake tremors.
@arunima25 (85328)
Bangalore, India
March 21, 2023 1:06pm CST
It's 11:30 PM in my corner. I am in my cozy bed enjoying this late night mylotting. Husband is busy with his friends on video call discussing all the exciting plans for their three days silver Jubilee reunion in college. He is traveling on Thursday morning and would be back on Sunday night. Their silver Jubilee year was 2020 but the college couldn't host a reunion for their batch due to the pandemic. My younger daughter and niece are downstairs watching movie together. Everyone is awake till late night as tomorrow is a holiday on account of Ugadi( New Year celebration in the state of Karnataka) and Gudiparwa( New year celebration in the state of Maharashtra). It's also the first day of Navratri ( nine days long celebration).
We heard the news that earthquake of 6.6 magnitude hit Pakistan - Afghanistan region and the strong tremors were felt across the Northern India. Massive tremors were felt in the region where my elder daughter's college is. I was worried. I called my family in Delhi and was relieved to get a message from my daughter too. They felt the tremors and shaking and rushed to the open ground out of the hostel. Her room is on ground floor and so it was not so much of problem. But those from other floors had to rush and they panicked.. Everyone is advised to stay down for some time as they might get some after tremors too in the night. Keeping fingers crossed. Hope everyone stays safe and sound.
Prayers for people in and around the epicenter ( Pakistan- Afghanistan region). Hope we don't hear news of disasters later..
That's all the blabbering for now.
Take care. Stay happy and healthy.
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@vandana7 (98834)
• India
21 Mar 23
Yeah...those in epicenter suffer a lot....glad that your daughter is safe...after shocks will be there...I just read Marguicha's post...she too experienced an earthquake.
Have you been through earthquakes...experienced them? I experienced two. Second was not as scary as the first...shorter...but the first one was fairly long...for days after that, I felt earth was moving...and here was something at the pit of my stomach which felt the quake...
Hope you have great Ugadhi tomorrow...
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@ptrikha_2 (45501)
• India
22 Mar 23
@vandana7
Where were you during the first and the stronger earthquake?
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@arunima25 (85328)
• Bangalore, India
23 Mar 23
I was worried sick. From the time she has moved to hostel, I am concerned about every little thing. Keep praying as any mom would. Glad that all were safe. They didn't get any Aftershock.
I just read Marguichas post. It seems they get it very often. Good that it was not a big one.
I have experienced few earthquakes while growing up in Delhi. They were all some tremors. Delhi falls on seismic zone.
When was these earthquakes? I hope things were okay and it was not too disastrous.
Ugadi went well. We all had holiday and so had a relaxed quiet day
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@RebeccasFarm (86764)
• United States
21 Mar 23
Oh no Arunima, I had not heard of this earthquake.
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@arunima25 (85328)
• Bangalore, India
21 Mar 23
It just happened a while ago, around an hour back. Hope everyone is safe. I am scared of any news about natural disasters anywhere.
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@ptrikha_2 (45501)
• India
21 Mar 23
Above is the news link
https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/trends/story/strong-tremors-felt-in-delhi-ncr-jammu-kashmir-other-parts-after-66-magnitude-earthquake-in-afghanistan-374328-2023-03-21?utm_source=btweb_story_share
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@arunima25 (85328)
• Bangalore, India
23 Mar 23
Oh! It seems like you stay in earthquake prone area. Nature can be ruthless at times.
Take care.
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@arunima25 (85328)
• Bangalore, India
24 Mar 23
@MGjhaud Oh! I see. You have to be alert about these earthquakes. Take care.
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@ptrikha_2 (45501)
• India
21 Mar 23
We are on the first floor.
The fans and a few decor items were moving a bit.
We went down.
The higher floor people felt more impact.
The people nearer to tbe Epicenter would have felt a bigger impact!
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@arunima25 (85328)
• Bangalore, India
23 Mar 23
We did not hear any disastrous news. Seems about 12 lost their lives. Now a days, after Turkey's disastrous earthquake I am petrified at the news of any natural calamities. Nature can be really ruthless.
They have predicted many more intense earthquakes in the Himalayan region in coming times.
@arunima25 (85328)
• Bangalore, India
23 Mar 23
I was worried sick..Glad that everyone is safe..about 12 lives were lost in the epicenter region.
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@arunima25 (85328)
• Bangalore, India
23 Mar 23
Turkey's recent earthquake was a disaster. The loss was huge and the visuals were upsetting. This one got over without much loss. 12 lives are reported to be lost around the epicenter. Rest are safe. They predict more earthquakes in coming times in Himalayan region.
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@allknowing (130064)
• India
21 Mar 23
No earthquake where I live . I experienced it years ago while living in a city.
Enjoy your holiday
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@arunima25 (85328)
• Bangalore, India
23 Mar 23
Good that you don't fall in seismic region..we used to experience tremors when we were in Delhi. Delhi falls in seismic zone.
We had a good, quiet and relaxed holiday 
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@arunima25 (85328)
• Bangalore, India
23 Mar 23
I remember doing that a few times when we stayed in Delhi. Delhi-NCR falls in seismic zone and such tremors keep coming there. It creates panic. They say that there might be more intense earthquakes in the near future in the Himalayan region.
@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
21 Mar 23
I hope everyone is safe after the earthquake.
I hope you all enjoy your holidays.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
23 Mar 23
@arunima25 My fingers are crossed that everyone stays safe and healthy...
Good! I'm glad you did.
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@arunima25 (85328)
• Bangalore, India
23 Mar 23
Glad that all are safe. I am petrified at the news of any natural calamities. I was worried sick. My daughter and everyone from my mom's side stay there.
There was no Aftershock. I heard the news today where they have predicted more intense earthquakes to come in Himalayan region in coming times. Keeping fingers crossed.
We had a good, peaceful and relaxed holiday.
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
23 Mar 23
@arunima25 oh no, I hope it will not be too which intensity
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@arunima25 (85328)
• Bangalore, India
23 Mar 23
Glad that all are safe. I am petrified at the news of any natural calamities. I was worried sick. My daughter and everyone from my mom's side stay there.
There was no Aftershock. I heard the news today where they have predicted more intense earthquakes to come in Himalayan region in coming times. Keeping fingers crossed.
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@just4him (306386)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
23 Mar 23
@arunima25 I'm glad everyone is safe and there were no further aftershocks.
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@JudyEv (325854)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Mar 23
@arunima25 Luckily - touch wood - in our country, many areas are very sparsely populated which is a good thing when earthquakes occur.
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@arunima25 (85328)
• Bangalore, India
26 Mar 23
@JudyEv Hmm... it's more scary in overpopulated cities with tall buildings close to each other.
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@arunima25 (85328)
• Bangalore, India
23 Mar 23
I read her post as soon as I finished writing this post. Glad that it was not a big one there.
Glad that all are safe. I am petrified at the news of any natural calamities. I was worried sick. My daughter and everyone from my mom's side stay there.
There was no Aftershock. I heard the news today where they have predicted more intense earthquakes to come in Himalayan region in coming times. Keeping fingers crossed.
Not much news of losses are reported though it was an intense one. 12 lives are lost around the epicenter.
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@LindaOHio (156271)
• United States
15 Apr 23
Thanks for the update. I hope your family is safe and sound after the earthquake. I hope your husband had a good time at the reunion. Hope you had a good holiday!!!
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@arunima25 (85328)
• Bangalore, India
16 Apr 23
Everyone stayed safe..there was no disaster reported despite it being of good magnitude. My husband had a blast..it was fun to meet so many college friends. He met many of them in person after 25 years.
It's summer vacation and I am having a good time. Trying to be more here during the vacation.
. Trying to be more here during the vacation.1 person likes this
@arunima25 (85328)
• Bangalore, India
23 Mar 23
Glad that all are safe. I am petrified at the news of any natural calamities. I was worried sick. My daughter and everyone from my mom's side stay there.
There was no Aftershock. I heard the news today where they have predicted more intense earthquakes to come in Himalayan region in coming times. Keeping fingers crossed.
Twelve lives are lost so far.
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@Adie04 (17360)
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23 Mar 23
@arunima25 Sorry to hear about the lost lives. May God give strength at these tough times.
Glad a fellow mylotters safe.
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