Startled SA Residents Woken Up By Frightening Magnitude 2.1 Earthquake
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Early risers in SA’s Mount Barker area were treated to a rather unexpected experience at around 5:40 am Tuesday morning.
After many had been peacefully enjoying the remainder of their slumber, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake suddenly shook the ground and broke through the stillness of the new day.
The quake struck with an epicentre 33 kilometres southeast of Adelaide’s city centre, and was felt at Wattle Park, Huntfield Heights and Nairne. Its depth was reported as one kilometre underground.
No damages has been reported as of writing.
How to keep yourself safe from earthquakes while you're in bed
When an earthquake strikes while you're asleep, it can be disconcerting at best and terrifying at worst. But you can learn how to stay safe when the ground starts to shake.
In many cases, getting out of bed is a fatal mistake. Some of the most common injuries that result from earthquakes are cuts and bruises caused by falling over and injuries caused by broken glass or other debris.
Safety precautions should also be regarded when an earthquake happens and we are still inside our homes.
Aside from keeping yourself safe from falling out of bed at the beginning of a seismic event, the following steps should also be followed:
Turn onto your stomach
During a minor earthquake, it is best to turn onto your stomach, protect your head and neck with a pillow, close your eyes, and keep your mouth shut to protect yourself from dust and debris.
Wait a moment before getting up
After the shaking stops and the dust settles, wait a moment and check all around and above you before getting up or leaving your bed. Then take your time getting up. If a stronger tremor happens while you are standing, the added weight can make the ground beneath you collapse.
We recommend watching this video for a demonstration of the actions you should do to protect yourself from harm during earthquakes while you're still in bed:
Credit: YouTube/Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills
To our members in the several regions affected by the recent earthquakes, please stay safe and keep yourselves out of harm's way!
Do you have more tips for preparing for earthquakes? Let us know in the comments.
After many had been peacefully enjoying the remainder of their slumber, a magnitude 2.1 earthquake suddenly shook the ground and broke through the stillness of the new day.
The quake struck with an epicentre 33 kilometres southeast of Adelaide’s city centre, and was felt at Wattle Park, Huntfield Heights and Nairne. Its depth was reported as one kilometre underground.
No damages has been reported as of writing.
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A magnitude 2.1 earthquake stroke South Australia at around 5:40 am on Tuesday morning. Credit: Google Earth.
How to keep yourself safe from earthquakes while you're in bed
When an earthquake strikes while you're asleep, it can be disconcerting at best and terrifying at worst. But you can learn how to stay safe when the ground starts to shake.
In many cases, getting out of bed is a fatal mistake. Some of the most common injuries that result from earthquakes are cuts and bruises caused by falling over and injuries caused by broken glass or other debris.
Safety precautions should also be regarded when an earthquake happens and we are still inside our homes.
Aside from keeping yourself safe from falling out of bed at the beginning of a seismic event, the following steps should also be followed:
Turn onto your stomach
During a minor earthquake, it is best to turn onto your stomach, protect your head and neck with a pillow, close your eyes, and keep your mouth shut to protect yourself from dust and debris.
Wait a moment before getting up
After the shaking stops and the dust settles, wait a moment and check all around and above you before getting up or leaving your bed. Then take your time getting up. If a stronger tremor happens while you are standing, the added weight can make the ground beneath you collapse.
We recommend watching this video for a demonstration of the actions you should do to protect yourself from harm during earthquakes while you're still in bed:
Credit: YouTube/Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills
Key Takeaways
- A magnitude 2.1 earthquake struck near Adelaide, South Australia early Tuesday morning.
- When an earthquake strikes while you're asleep, it is important to stay safe with precautions such as turning onto your stomach, waiting a moment before getting up and checking your surroundings.
To our members in the several regions affected by the recent earthquakes, please stay safe and keep yourselves out of harm's way!
Do you have more tips for preparing for earthquakes? Let us know in the comments.