After the tremor that was felt in the Northern Emirates, Filipinos in the UAE turned to social media to share their earthquake experiences.
The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology in the UAE reported yesterday that a 5.1 magnitude earthquake shook the southern part of Iran around 2:58 pm (UAE time) that led to tremors towards nearby countries.
It was particularly felt in Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman as well as a few parts of Dubai.
The posts and comments of Filipinos in the UAE about the tremor have sent aftershocks on social media. In the comment section of an article posted by The Filipino Times, some declared they did; others said they didn’t.
MG April Pascual Mendoza related: “Kaya pala nkahiga ako ung sinampay gumagalaw ng malakas. Pati yung rosary humahampas ng may tunog.”
Braver Tiger Mitch said, “Oo ramdam ko kanina akala ko higaan ko gumagalaw.”
Some netizens were also in disbelief when they felt the tremor.
Candy Manamba shared, “Hindi lang pala sa Mindanao dito rin dubai ang earthquake.”
Jam Petisme Dalas said, “Sa JBR ko naramdaman habang nasa washroom ako, akala ko nagkakahighblood ako.”
She was not alone feeling the same thing. Maerou Torrevillas Barret related, “Oo mga 3pm lumindol akala ko nahihilo lng ako kasi sabi ko imposibling lumindol dito sa UAE.”
Meanwhile, others however were quick to inject some humors to it.
Ffej Zirul said, “Kaya nga Hindi ko alam gagawin ko tatakbo, tatalon, sisigaw ang pangalan mo. Iisipin nalang panaginip lahat ng ito oh oh oh!”
But one comment had a different kind of frequency as some OFWs did not like the humor.
A netizen commented to the post: “Kapagka sa iyo lng mismo tumama ang lindol tignan ko makapag biro kapa ba ng ganyan.”
Another commented: “Sorry OFW ka ba? Wala naman masama magbiro pero please wag naman sa ganitong pagkakataon. Magdasal na lang para sa kaligtasan ng lahat ng nandiyan.”
No damages have been reported as of press time.
A 5.1Magnitude Earthquake on Richter scale is recorded in South of Iran at 14:58, 21-10-2019 “UAE time” According to the NCM “National Seismic Network, it was felt by few residence in the north of UAE.
— المركز الوطني للأرصاد (@NCMS_media) October 21, 2019
