Taiwan hit by 7.5 Earthquake

[Sakiale]

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your friends and family.  

I have never experienced a quake like that, or this one, mostly likely a 5 or so, and far from the epicenter.  "Scary" is one word that just doesn't cut it.  It was existentially terrifying.  The ground seemed to leap up a full foot.  No where to go, no hiding from it.

It's good that some civic-minded people kept their eyes on being prepared, rather than being prepared to profit.

Best of luck to all, and I hope anyone trapped will soon be freed.

thanks. ive been watching taiwanese news since then and seems like they are still in the thick of recovery efforts. also, there are still strong aftershocks happening frequently, up to i think 6.x was the strongest. several buildings which did not fall over but sustained significant damage are being demolished and rebuilt, either by the owners themselves or under pressure from residents. also, the news mentioned something about hualien being a key strategic port that would probably experience heavy fighting if china ever tries a military invasion, so thats nice...